Advice needed!!

rholguin · 06/15/2008, 03:09 AM

I just came back from vacation and while we were at the beach my kids picked up a bunch of shells well we got to rinsing the shells we noticed that most are filter clams still alive. Will they cause any harm if I throw them into my reef tank?

Capt_Cully · 06/15/2008, 05:58 AM

I'd say if in doubt, don't do it. If your tank is only a 29 and those little guys are toxic, or they die causing an ammonia spike, it could be detrimental to your system. It it were me, I'd say it ain't worth it.

06/15/2008, 03:09 AM	#1
rholguin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 846	Advice needed!! I just came back from vacation and while we were at the beach my kids picked up a bunch of shells well we got to rinsing the shells we noticed that most are filter clams still alive. Will they cause any harm if I throw them into my reef tank?

06/15/2008, 05:58 AM	#2
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	I'd say if in doubt, don't do it. If your tank is only a 29 and those little guys are toxic, or they die causing an ammonia spike, it could be detrimental to your system. It it were me, I'd say it ain't worth it. __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2