New to this... and Megalodon tooth

Ebone · Aug 18, 2014

Hey everyone, I am fairly new to the saltwater world. Done fresh for a while and looking for some new excitement. I have been slowly piecing together a 40 breeder and 20l sump and lots of research. I have buckets of megalodon teeth and whale bones from years of diving in NC. I am looking to incorporate one or two into my display but can't find much information on it. I clean them in a 50/50 white vinegar for a few days. But was also curious if I could seed a tank with one right off the ocean bottom(or rock for that matter) any help appreciated. And I am sure I will have many many more questions

Usctom · Aug 18, 2014

Jason from FX corals has one for sale with chalice

Jimbo662 · Aug 19, 2014

I would be worried about bringing in bad critters...

Ebone · Aug 19, 2014

Even on ones that have been out of water for 10+ years?

tyler1503 · Aug 19, 2014

Ebone said:
Even on ones that have been out of water for 10+ years?

Those ones will be fine

It would be like using non porous dry rock. Id still give them a good cleaning though.
I wouldn't add one straight from the ocean unless it came from a coral reef like we do with live rock. That way any hitchhikers you get should be identifiable so you can act on it properly instead of guessing why it might be.