Habitat decor

Wendy UK · Post by **Wendy UK** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:56 pm

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

squid · Post by **squid** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 2:28 pm

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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Post by **curlysister** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 4:29 pm

I sometimes use a mix of vinegar and water to wash, then rinse really well with RO water.

Wendy UK · Post by **Wendy UK** » Wed Apr 17, 2019 3:08 am

Thank you

Post by **wodesorel** » Wed Apr 17, 2019 2:01 pm

Don't boil plastic! Heating it can release chemicals and possibly melt it.

Wendy UK · Post by **Wendy UK** » Thu Apr 18, 2019 4:48 pm

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

Post by **wodesorel** » Fri Apr 19, 2019 12:44 am

They should be. Most aquarium safe plastics have quite the odor to them.

Oliviet#1 · Post by **Oliviet#1** » Fri May 10, 2019 3:42 pm

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.

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