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This section is to discuss anything Opae ula shrimp and brackish water related. e.g Nerite snails, algae etc..
 #1213  by Ann
 
Should newly acquired rocks such as Volcanic and Ocean be boiled first to rid. them of any objectionable parasites or substances or will soaking do ? I would be afraid that the metal of the pot would leech into the rocks themselves. Thank you.
Ann
 #1215  by odin
 
Good points from @Haduvokone there! I wouldn't boil them i would just soak them in some RO/distilled/bottled water and get a scrubbing/nail brush on them if they have any stubborn dirt on them. I usually only boil wood but with Opae ula tanks you shouldn't have any of that as it reduces the waters PH.
 #1216  by Ann
 
Thank you both. I'm glad I asked first.
Ann
 #1217  by odin
 
Your tanks nitrogen cycle will take care of any dirt that creates ammonia etc, scrub it and dump it into your tank :smile:
 #1218  by Ann
 
Sounds good to me!
Ann :wink: