one of the fake coral decorations i bought at wal mart today is sticky. not like something spilled on it, but just sticky. i rinsed it well with hot tapp water and its still sticky. should i put it in my saltwater tank or will it be bad for my fish?
thanks
sorry if i ask a lot, i just dont want to hurt my fish
2007-06-21 15:50:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
I wouldn't risk it. Personally I would return it tomorrow for a replacement.
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2007-06-21 15:53:26 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't put any gawdy man made tank ornaments in the tank. Anything painted or sticky can be toxic. Opt for a more natural look with pea gravel and river rocks. Those things are dangerous.
2007-06-21 23:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by Sunday P 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that their are specially made things for salt water tanks i wouldnt buy anything for an expensive fish at walmart. You gatta go to a pet store like PetCo or PetSmart. You've paid alot of money for those fish why throw it down the toliet because thats what you end up doing. I never buy anything fish realted at walmart they have no idea what they are doing people at pet store do thats their jobs.
2007-06-21 23:50:38 · answer #3 · answered by pink_angel1022 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hard to say unless you know exactly what is causing it to be sticky. When in doubt, throw it out. Not worth the risk of killing your tank.
2007-06-21 23:05:57 · answer #4 · answered by holdthenuts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. Why take a risk with your fish? Return the coral.
Sticky coral sounds fishy (sorry for that.)
2007-06-21 22:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by Grey Bear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋