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Dempsey fan Mega Fish Posts: 915 Kudos: 201 Votes: 3 Registered: 02-Aug-2000	I'm purchasing 8 Multies and I will have them on Tuesday. I also have already purchased a bag that contained 27 escargot shells. My question is how many of the shells should I put in the tank. Is there a ratio of shells to fish?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	Put all of them in. With multis, the more the better, almost with no limit. In the wild multis live on shell piles as much as 20 feet deep; the ideal multi tank, in terms of replicating their ideal environment, wouldn't bother with a substrate but would have layers of shells - but, without undershell jets that'd be a bit tough to keep spotless, so I'd recommend a thin layer of sand and at least two big shell piles. The 27 is a great number to start with, but keep an eye out for more. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Dempsey fan Mega Fish Posts: 915 Kudos: 201 Votes: 3 Registered: 02-Aug-2000	Ok, thanks a lot for the reply. I actually got those shells on E-BAY of all places. I got em for only 3 bucks and 2.50 shipping so it was 5.50 usd for everything. I couldn't find any anywhere else so good ol' e-bay bailed me out.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	Great deal! -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02


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