General Care Discussion :: Hard Water?

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Post Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 11:48 am   Hard Water?

Check out "Dozer's" shell. When it's wet it looks great. But when it dries it looks like it has white hard-water deposites on it. Is that correct? How do I treat it?
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Post Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:52 pm   Re: Hard Water?

Welcome!
I'm guessing that the picture is of a partially dry shell?
I'm no expert in the shell department, but as you await an answer from someone more informed, you can start with a Betadine soak and a soft bristle toothbrush. It can't hurt anything.
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Post Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 11:12 pm   Re: Hard Water?

Do you have hard water problems at home? How long was he in this position? How much water and what kind of filter do you have?
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