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Old 01-15-2004   #1 (permalink)
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Oyster Shell ?

Is it necessary to use only oyster shell for buffering your water or will any type shell work? I have access to lots of clam and scallop shells for free, I know oyster shells have calicum in them but what about other shells? just trying to save a couple of $. thx in advance

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in an old nichirin mag that I have there is an article on the use of scallop shell as prefered over oyster or clam!
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Have you guys tried Doc J's "hockey puck" formula? Worked for me.

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Scallop shells are fine.
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