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11-09-2014, 05:26 PM | #1 |
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what shell for lamprologus ocellatus ?
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like to check with lamprologus ocellatus keepers, what type of shells are u guys giving to them? Thanks |
11-09-2014, 06:10 PM | #2 |
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11-09-2014, 07:45 PM | #3 |
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OK. Anyone know where to buy escargot shell?
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11-09-2014, 09:54 PM | #4 |
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11-09-2014, 10:28 PM | #5 |
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Most Cold storage sell escargot, 12pcs per pack. Should be around $14+, at freezer. Like Youngman said, meat for owner, shell for fish
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11-09-2014, 10:35 PM | #6 |
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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?
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11-09-2014, 11:28 PM | #7 |
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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
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11-09-2014, 11:39 PM | #8 |
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PM bro Johannes for his fox conch shells
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12-09-2014, 03:24 AM | #9 |
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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! |
12-09-2014, 08:49 AM | #10 |
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Holland V branch also got escargot shells.
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