Sea Shells in Reef Tank

[01Buckeye]

Happy New Year to everyone! I have a quick question. On a recent trip to FL, we collected many sea shells from the beach (Sanibel Is is the best for shells!). Are they okay to add to my reef tank? Do I have to do any prep to them, outside of washing in RO water, prior to putting them in the tank?

Thanks for any and all replys,

[paul wh]

i have just add 3 new hermit crabs to my tank and we are of to the beach tomorrow to find some new homes (shells) for them

[Reefing Madness]

Happy New Year to everyone! I have a quick question. On a recent trip to FL, we collected many sea shells from the beach (Sanibel Is is the best for shells!). Are they okay to add to my reef tank? Do I have to do any prep to them, outside of washing in RO water, prior to putting them in the tank?

Thanks for any and all replys,

I'd say if you don't want any goofy hitchhickers on them, I'd boil them, then your safe.

[twisted]

Peroxide dip and you're good to go


Twisteds 180 Reef

[01Buckeye]

Thanks for the tips. I think I'll go with the boiling route this weekend and toss them in.