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Post by snailgal on Feb 14, 2005 19:48:36 GMT
Hi All,
I saw some white 'marine' sand today, can I use that for my snails? Oh and I had eggs this morning on the tank lid!!!! Haven't kept them though.
Val
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Post by pheonixx on Feb 14, 2005 20:26:26 GMT
Hi there Val
Hmmm marine sand..I must confess I dont know anything about this..we have only used aragonite{spelling?} or coral sand as its also known as..I have never heard it called marine sand but it may be the same thing..the only thing I can think of is to check the salt content of it due to marine tanks being salty..if you find out let us know then if any one asks us in the future we will be informed..so you have had eggs..LOL we are having to remove around 20 egg cases a week its hard it 1st you feel awfull but at the end of the day you have to be cruel to be kind as you would have to have wall to ceiling tanks if you hatched them all..Linda
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Post by pheonixx on Feb 14, 2005 20:35:32 GMT
Ps I forgot to ask who was the mamma was it the gold? or was it one of the purples..omg  these are starting young LOL..those purples of ours are prolific breeders..Linda |
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Post by snailgal on Feb 14, 2005 21:43:52 GMT
Linda, I have just found out that the 'marine' sand is in fact largely made of crushed coral & shells!!! Sounds perfect. It is expensive though but I might just reat 'em. ;D No idea who momma & poppa snail are, the eggs were laid while I wasn't looking.  Val |
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Post by luvfishies on Feb 16, 2005 23:12:08 GMT
The only thing about Marine Sands is that they can tend to be sharp. Try sifting out the larger grains before using it.
Oh, and most Marine Sands are Aragonite-based, to help buffer SW up to above pH8, where it's best.
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these are starting young LOL..those purples of ours are prolific breeders..Linda
