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lemonlimebitters
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plastic plants

Post by lemonlimebitters » Thu Jul 23, 2015 9:33 pm

are there any plastic plants that are to be avoided? i am moving my crabs into a new tank tomorrow, and am redecorating. i have a few old plants from my betta fish tank which im considering using, but dont want to kill my crabs

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CrabbyEmerson
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Re: plastic plants

Post by CrabbyEmerson » Fri Jul 24, 2015 2:28 am

I have plastic aquarium plants in my crabitat. If they're just regular plastic made for fish tanks, I don't see why they wouldn't be crab-safe. As long as they're fish-safe.

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Re: plastic plants

Post by CallaLily » Fri Jul 24, 2015 6:32 am

As long as they don't have things like glitter or added fragrance, they're fine. Old used aquarium plants I think I'd give a good soak in diluted white vinegar first. New plants I just wash well in hot water.

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Shonna
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Re: plastic plants

Post by Shonna » Sat Jul 25, 2015 4:11 pm

I used the fabric or silk style, just in case the chemicals in plastic bothers them.

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