preparing a coconut shell?

coffeebean · August 29th, 2009

how does one prepare a coconut shell to be used in a tank? its cleaned out, no meat left. does anything need to be done to it? or can i just throw it in?

Lucy · August 29th, 2009

Here's a thread from members who have used them:
Coconut shell
also
DIY Coconut Shell

Time · August 29th, 2009

I want a coconut shell. Maybe my cichild will like it. This thread helped more than one person out. Thanks! I was looking for a new hiding place for my fish.

coffeebean · August 29th, 2009

thanks for the links. i need to utilize the search function better

Lucy · August 29th, 2009

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Originally Posted by coffeebean

thanks for the links. i need to utilize the search function better

matt6765 · August 29th, 2009

I will have to try this for my cherry shrimp tank

Shawnie · August 29th, 2009

they are a fun addition..but takes FOREVER for them to stay sunk LOL ...I had to have a rock to keep mine down..I finally gave up

coffeebean · August 29th, 2009

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Originally Posted by Shawnie

they are a fun addition..but takes FOREVER for them to stay sunk LOL ...I had to have a rock to keep mine down..I finally gave up

mine stayed down no problem. i boiled it for a while, then stuck it in when it had cooled.

Shawnie · August 29th, 2009

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Originally Posted by coffeebean

mine stayed down no problem. i boiled it for a while, then stuck it in when it had cooled.

lucky!!!! I boil everything LOL but it wouldnt stay ....

coffeebean · August 29th, 2009

that is so irritating. i have that issue with the cuttlefish bones i put in for the snails. those things are impossible

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