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Unread 03/26/2016, 06:18 AM   #3441
bertoni
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Originally Posted by karimwassef View Post
when they die, they release the silicates back? It's a closed system unless you extract them with skimming or water changes.
No, their shells are not soluble at the pressure levels in our tanks. They will dissolve deeper in the ocean.


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