Where to find shells locally?

[Ankutchey]

What stores or places can shells be found? I do plan to order, but would like some before that to get the tank started.

Thank you

[Hermie225]

I’ve found some good ones in bags in the craft section at Walmart, dollar general, and michaels craft store. Generally I’ve found to get at least 4-5 usable shells and the rest I use for food dishes or crush them and feed as powder.

[Ankutchey]

Awesome. Thank you! I didn't realize you could couch them and give them as food

[Hermie225]

Yep it’s a great natural calcium supplement, egg shells too. I also save egg shells from breakfast during the week and keep a container of crushed sea shells and egg shells all mixed up and ready to go

[Ankutchey]

I found the bags of assorted shells at hobby lobby! I got a good 6-7 out of the bag I got, so thatll be good untill I get my etsy order in! Thank you!