Do I need to wash first alder cones before adding them to tank?

[PeaP]

Hi...Do I need to wash first alder cones before adding them to the tank? Please help.

 

[APColorado]

It depends on the source.

It doesn't hurt to rinse too

 

[DuaneV]

As long as they look okay, I wouldnt bother. But like APColorado said, it wont hurt. Youre talking 5 seconds.

 

[PeaP]

Thank you both
But do you know if I can put them in the freshly cleaned water which has aquasana in there. Aquasana declorates water and removes heavy metals.

 

[StarGirl]

I bought mine at the lfs and just dropped them in.

 

[jmaldo]

Personally, nothing goes into my tanks without rinsing first. Except food.
You never know.

Good Luck!

 

[PeaP]

Personally, nothing goes into my tanks without rinsing first. Except food.
You never know.

Good Luck!

Thank you for the advice...I rinsed them