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Habitat decor
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:56 pm
by Wendy UK
Hi guys!
How does everyone 'prep' any brand new crabitat decor (plastic plants. Hides etc) before adding them into the tank please?
Cheers Wendy x
Habitat decor
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 2:28 pm
by squid
I boil them (and use saltwater for anything natural to prevent mould growth) and either allow them to air dry or bake them at a low temperature
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Re: Habitat decor
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 4:29 pm
by curlysister
I sometimes use a mix of vinegar and water to wash, then rinse really well with RO water.
Re: Habitat decor
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 3:08 am
by Wendy UK
Thank you
Re: Habitat decor
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 2:01 pm
by wodesorel
Don't boil plastic! Heating it can release chemicals and possibly melt it.
Re: Habitat decor
Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 4:48 pm
by Wendy UK
Hi thanks invaluable advice. I have 2 items and have properly prepared them as above however they have a faint smell still - both suitable for aquariums - are they safe to use do you think?
Thanks x
Re: Habitat decor
Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2019 12:44 am
by wodesorel
They should be. Most aquarium safe plastics have quite the odor to them.
Re: Habitat decor
Posted: Fri May 10, 2019 3:42 pm
by Oliviet#1
wodesorel wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2019 2:01 pm
Don't boil plastic! Heating it can release chemicals and possibly melt it.
I made that mistake with a log hide. It smelled like chemicals for a few days(I kept it out of the tank), then smelled fine so I put it in the tank.
