Help with plastiic plants!!!!

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convicts94

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So today i found some plastic plants in my house. can i use it in my fish tank?? i boiled it in hot water for 1 hour. Is it gonna be ok to use it in fish tank as a hiding spot for female jd? my dad said plastic has toxicity in. will it kill my fish or its gonna be ok?? plz reply
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Rough question. Need more info on what they are made of and how they have been used, what might have leached into them, etc.
 
knifegill;3978058; said:
Rough question. Need more info on what they are made of and how they have been used, what might have leached into them, etc.
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should i post a pic?
its like those decorative grape vines u use in a house
 
Silk or plastic should be okay if it is clean enough. Just so we don't have to look back and wish I'd asked, have you had them near burning scented candles for a long time? Any cigarette smoke clinging to them? Are they painted at all? Any other potential contaminants? Those would probably be the most pertinent points to address, IMO. If those all check out. then, yes, they will almost certainly be okay.
 
yes a pic would help.
 
I agree^^.
Its not like they are very expensive,so why risk it?
Mine are all plastic in my 180,but they still chew them to bits lol

Steve
 
I would be concerned if they have that metal wire runing up through the center to help with positioning in an arrangement, that coul rust and be an issue. Sometimes the faker plants yu get at a craft store are painted for contrast and that can leach off. Also, they assemble the leaves sometimes with white glue that will re-hydrate in water and.....just buy aquarium plants....excercise good judgement. :D
 
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