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1. I'm using a giant rubbermaid tub that I found out back to hold some live rock from my tank for a little while. What can I use to properly clean the tub without contaminating the water?
2. Is there a special way to add snails to a tank or do you just dump them in?
3. What would you say is the best size pump to use for a Beckett 3 skimmer? Is a Mak 4 enough or would a larger pump do a better job?
Beverly
01-17-2005, 12:04 AM
1. I'm using a giant rubbermaid tub that I found out back to hold some live rock from my tank for a little while. What can I use to properly clean the tub without contaminating the water?
I wouldn't use the old tub for fear of contaminating the LR, but that's just me. Maybe someone else will offer some suggestions.
2. Is there a special way to add snails to a tank or do you just dump them in?[/quote]
Acclimatize them as you would acclimatize fish.
3. What would you say is the best size pump to use for a Beckett 3 skimmer? Is a Mak 4 enough or would a larger pump do a better job?[/quote]
Haven't a clue. Someone else can answer this better than I.
Aquattro
01-17-2005, 12:09 AM
If you're sure the tub never had anything bad in it, hot water and vinegar. Not sure, spend the $4.99 on anew tub.
Snails - I've drip acclimated and dumped them right in. No difference IME.
MAK 4 is easily strong enough for your skimmer. A MAG 18 would even be fine.
StirCrazy
01-17-2005, 02:40 AM
I just dump snails in, actually have better luck than when I try acclimatize them.
Steve
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