Plastic smell

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Plastic smell

Post by Raegyn_Kk » Fri Jan 12, 2024 9:52 pm

Hey! So i bought some fake plants and there was a strong plastic smell and I didn’t want it in my tank smelling like that so i ran it under warm water and let it sit a day and its still really strong, is there any tips y’all got?? Also is it bad for them because I haven’t put them in there in case the smell is bad for them. Pls help xoxo
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Re: Plastic smell

Post by gaugerhadans27 » Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:07 pm

Raegyn_Kk wrote:Hey! So i bought some fake plants and there was a strong plastic smell and I didn’t want it in my tank smelling like that so i ran it under warm water and let it sit a day and its still really strong, is there any tips y’all got?? Also is it bad for them because I haven’t put them in there in case the smell is bad for them. Pls help xoxo
I would suggest buying real plants hermit crabs love real plants and I honestly don't think there's a way to get rid of the smell from the moisture in there with the fake plants.... real plants is the way to go

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Re: Plastic smell

Post by Raegyn_Kk » Sun Jan 14, 2024 2:47 pm

Oh dope what plants are good for the hermies i dont want to buy toxic ones
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Re: Plastic smell

Post by curlysister » Sun Jan 14, 2024 11:44 pm

There is a care sheet written by AussieJJ that tells you everything you need to know about live plants for a crabitat!
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Re: Plastic smell

Post by Renroc » Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:21 am

Live plants don't do well in crab tanks. Crabs dig them up or eat them and many don't like the humid salty conditions. Fake plants are certainly better.
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