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[monique]

I like it. Can you use sand from the beach? My dad has some very very small shells that he said I can use instead of sand. Is this ok?

 

[sharn]

shells generally contain limestone which will alter your PH (make it higher if i remember rightly) if you have low ph go for it, make sure theyre not sharp though.
sand from the beach contains alot of nasties, boiling and baking will help but i dont think it will get rid of every little bug, plus in some places its illegal.

 

[monique]

WOW! My dad got it years ago so it's been in the garage for a few years. We rinsed it in a lot of water before putting it in the tank.