Shells turned white ?

[isadoraisacat]

Finally cleaned up my 10 gallon isolation tank in which kiwi passed away in i removed two turbos and boiled them washed them with dechlor water than boiled again and let dry over night they turned from green and brown to a dull white does any one know why and what's wrong with them ? I'm afraid to put them in my main tank.

I also want to add once their wet they look normal they have been deep cleaned 2 times no idea why they look white like this

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[KayedeeLove<3]

Mine do this also

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[isadoraisacat]

What is that ? Should i be concerned none of the other shells have done this just those two

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[aussieJJDude]

Its just the calcium in the shell. If you want, rub them with olive oil and it will turn back into their natural luster.

Edit: and minerals in the water that's deposited/dried on the shells will turn them white as well!

[isadoraisacat]

Thanks !!'' i jist wanted to make sure they were safe before putting them back into the tank

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[Menders]

Wow that os good to know ! You learn something new every day


Menders
3 PPs, 1 cat exotic short hair, 2 children and a wonderful husband