conk shell

Jason25 · 09-22-2007, 10:51 PM

I have a question, a friend of mine gave me a shell and I want to put it into my tank but it was definetly sealed with something as it was bought at a store, will it leach into my tank or am I safe?

Amphibious · 09-22-2007, 11:11 PM

Chances are that the shell is safe. To be sure there isn't any dried up animal matter inside you can boil it for a few minutes. That will soften any matter in there and you can shake it out. Another method is to simply set it in a bucket of water outside in the sun. If there is any leftovers your nose will be able to detect it.

BigAl07 · 09-22-2007, 11:31 PM

Jason I would NOT put that into my tank. If I understand correctly you mean something was applied to the shell to seal it as a decoration by the store. That's NOT something you want to put into your tank. IF you can find out exactly what it was sealed with then we can better help you make a decision but if you can't find out do NOT put that into your tank.

Allen

Jason25 · 09-23-2007, 08:22 AM

You are correct AL and there is no way I can find out what it was sealed with.

BigAl07 · 09-23-2007, 03:35 PM

Just keep it out close to the tank to help with the room "ambiance" and NOT in the tank.

Allen

Dentoid · 09-23-2007, 06:08 PM

I agree with Al. It could have polyurethane or shellac to make it shiney. It's coffee table decoration and not meant to be in a tank.

09-22-2007, 10:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jason25 Elegance coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,003 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	conk shell I have a question, a friend of mine gave me a shell and I want to put it into my tank but it was definetly sealed with something as it was bought at a store, will it leach into my tank or am I safe?

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Amphibious Star Polyps Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ft. Pierce, FL Posts: 162 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: conk shell Chances are that the shell is safe. To be sure there isn't any dried up animal matter inside you can boil it for a few minutes. That will soften any matter in there and you can shake it out. Another method is to simply set it in a bucket of water outside in the sun. If there is any leftovers your nose will be able to detect it. __________________ Amphibious As I approach my 70th BD, I'm realizing that I cannot help but grow old. However, I refuse to grow up!!! My wife says, "He's approaching 70 going on 17". Life is wonderful with a woman like that. Amphibious' 135gal mixed reef thread

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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 11,496 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: conk shell Jason I would NOT put that into my tank. If I understand correctly you mean something was applied to the shell to seal it as a decoration by the store. That's NOT something you want to put into your tank. IF you can find out exactly what it was sealed with then we can better help you make a decision but if you can't find out do NOT put that into your tank. Allen __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

09-23-2007, 08:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jason25 Elegance coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,003 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: conk shell You are correct AL and there is no way I can find out what it was sealed with.

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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 11,496 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: conk shell Just keep it out close to the tank to help with the room "ambiance" and NOT in the tank. Allen __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

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Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: conk shell I agree with Al. It could have polyurethane or shellac to make it shiney. It's coffee table decoration and not meant to be in a tank. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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