what shell for lamprologus ocellatus ?

eggegg · 11-09-2014, 05:26 PM

Hi,
like to check with lamprologus ocellatus keepers, what type of shells are u guys giving to them? Thanks

Wind · 11-09-2014, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by eggegg

Hi,
like to check with lamprologus ocellatus keepers, what type of shells are u guys giving to them? Thanks

Hi bro, you may want to try Escargot Shells.

eggegg · 11-09-2014, 07:45 PM

OK. Anyone know where to buy escargot shell?

Young Man · 11-09-2014, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by eggegg

OK. Anyone know where to buy escargot shell?

go to supermarket buy escargots cook and eat then clean the shells to use. or wait for some bros to reply here. can try NKS or 328 might be able to find some too.

wildbear · 11-09-2014, 10:28 PM

Most Cold storage sell escargot, 12pcs per pack. Should be around $14+, at freezer. Like Youngman said, meat for owner, shell for fish

eggegg · 11-09-2014, 10:35 PM

Long time back I eat then boil the shell but hor I think still got residue inside n cause the water to become milky n sink then all fishes die. Any idea how to 100% clean the shell?

wildbear · 11-09-2014, 11:28 PM

I usually soak with dish washing detergent over night and used old toothbrush to clean away oily residue then boil it. After run thur tap water and ensure no more soap inside shell then sun it dry...so far so good...no problem in my tank. That's my way

maybe other bros have easier method

Orhlulu · 11-09-2014, 11:39 PM

PM bro Johannes for his fox conch shells

Brichardi · 12-09-2014, 03:24 AM

Do take note not all cold storage sells escargot shells. However I found the one next to Kovan mrt do sell. The one in Tampines doesn't. Like bro wildbear says...12pcs for $14.

Can use conch shell too like bro Orlulu mentioned but I only use that if I do NOT want the occy or shellies to move the shell around as they are bigger and much heavier than escargot shells. Still, imho, escargot shells are more popular and better and most hobbyists use them for breeding. Conch shells best for calvus/comps.

As for me, I'll cook and eat the meat, put them in a container and pour some bleach and soak for few days. After few days, I rinse them and pour some hot water over them.

Happy shellies keeping!

**johannes** · 12-09-2014, 08:49 AM

Holland V branch also got escargot shells.

11-09-2014, 05:26 PM	#1
eggegg New Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 41	what shell for lamprologus ocellatus ? Hi, like to check with lamprologus ocellatus keepers, what type of shells are u guys giving to them? Thanks

12-09-2014, 08:49 AM	#10
johannes Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,906	Holland V branch also got escargot shells. __________________ Life is full of empty promises and broken dreams

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11-09-2014, 07:45 PM	#3
eggegg New Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 41	OK. Anyone know where to buy escargot shell?

11-09-2014, 10:28 PM	#5
wildbear Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 408	Most Cold storage sell escargot, 12pcs per pack. Should be around $14+, at freezer. Like Youngman said, meat for owner, shell for fish

11-09-2014, 10:35 PM	#6
eggegg New Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 41	Long time back I eat then boil the shell but hor I think still got residue inside n cause the water to become milky n sink then all fishes die. Any idea how to 100% clean the shell?

11-09-2014, 11:28 PM	#7
wildbear Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 408	I usually soak with dish washing detergent over night and used old toothbrush to clean away oily residue then boil it. After run thur tap water and ensure no more soap inside shell then sun it dry...so far so good...no problem in my tank. That's my way maybe other bros have easier method

11-09-2014, 11:39 PM	#8
Orhlulu Arofanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 101	PM bro Johannes for his fox conch shells

12-09-2014, 03:24 AM	#9
Brichardi Dragon Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,175	Do take note not all cold storage sells escargot shells. However I found the one next to Kovan mrt do sell. The one in Tampines doesn't. Like bro wildbear says...12pcs for $14. Can use conch shell too like bro Orlulu mentioned but I only use that if I do NOT want the occy or shellies to move the shell around as they are bigger and much heavier than escargot shells. Still, imho, escargot shells are more popular and better and most hobbyists use them for breeding. Conch shells best for calvus/comps. As for me, I'll cook and eat the meat, put them in a container and pour some bleach and soak for few days. After few days, I rinse them and pour some hot water over them. Happy shellies keeping!

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