Salt water shells and rocks?

[Polishdiva1]

Anyone have any luck with finding a way to clean salt water shells, etc. and have it be okay in fresh water?

[asukabetta]

Originally Posted by Polishdiva1

Anyone have any luck with finding a way to clean salt water shells, etc. and have it be okay in fresh water?

the problem isn't about if it is clean, its about how much they can raise ph, as long as the ph is acceptable in betta standars you should be fine, i think bettas prefer 6-7,5 ph

[Matilda]

I used to boil my shells before I put them in the tank. Have not had any problems with ph.

[Polishdiva1]

How long did you boil? I've heard a minute

[Matilda]

Originally Posted by Polishdiva1

How long did you boil? I've heard a minute

Yup, a minute or so.

[Myates]

Boiling still doesn't remove what happens when the shells are in the water- keep a close eye on the pH as mentioned before.. usually not something we recommend using.