Sea shells for refugium structure?

Coral Dilema · 07/23/2006, 07:16 PM

Hey guys, just wondering if sea shells are ok for use in a refugium. Making a trip to carolina beach soon and was just gonna pick up a bunch to throw in my fuge for some structure for pods. Also wondering if the small (1 inch or smaller) muscles/clams at the beach are safe. Ive heard somewhere that 'sand fleas' are not safe to put in a tank . . was just wondering about those.

reefnewbie54321 · 07/23/2006, 07:18 PM

alive or dead? if alive the mussles/clams will not live and pollute your system.

as far as shells go I think it would be okay but I still would sterilize it to be safe ... just boil it in a pot of water. Shells are great for refugiums, a regular old pod motel.

07/23/2006, 07:16 PM	#1
Coral Dilema Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central NC Posts: 953	Sea shells for refugium structure? Hey guys, just wondering if sea shells are ok for use in a refugium. Making a trip to carolina beach soon and was just gonna pick up a bunch to throw in my fuge for some structure for pods. Also wondering if the small (1 inch or smaller) muscles/clams at the beach are safe. Ive heard somewhere that 'sand fleas' are not safe to put in a tank . . was just wondering about those. __________________ Build a man a fire and he is warm for a night. Set a man on fire and he is warm for the rest of his life. Current Tank Info: 20 inch cube running, Looking for a good place to get a 36 X 20-24 X 18-24 tank.

07/23/2006, 07:18 PM	#2
reefnewbie54321 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 1,263	alive or dead? if alive the mussles/clams will not live and pollute your system. as far as shells go I think it would be okay but I still would sterilize it to be safe ... just boil it in a pot of water. Shells are great for refugiums, a regular old pod motel.