well, i just bought some "cholla wood" for my 55 gallon fresh water tropical community aquarium a few day's ago from
wal-mart. the town that i live in does not have any pet fish shop's. the only thing wal-mart has is like the fish food, the aquariums, the decore ect. everything but the fish i should say. but i did not get this wood from the fish department, i got it from the art's and craft's department. i have to keep rock's on top of it for the wood to stay down, but i guss you have to do that for most wood. but anyway, if anyone out there know's about this wood, and know's if it is safe for the fish please let me know. o, and the fish have'ent been sick or anything but i just need to know if it is safe.
p.s., the alge fish and pelco sometimes stay on it....if that say's anything.
2007-07-24 10:55:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Sorry to say I wouldn't use it at all. "Cholla wood" isn't actually wood at all, but is instead the internal structure of a cactus and would most likely rot before long in at aquarium.
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2007-07-24 11:04:20 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well be careful next time getting woods or rock ornaments ect
might be harmful or deadly to your fish cuz i might be caring chemicals
but from the look and the sound of it seem fine
your pleco being on it is a good sign they sometimes feed off of woods try boiling a little it might help the wood stay down instead of floating
but give it time to cool before putting it back in
2007-07-24 18:04:32 · answer #2 · answered by hopeless_romantic33z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use it. Successfully and safely. I have beautiful plecos. I also suggest it to my fish customers. It is easy to get and soft and pet-safe. In over 3 years in my tank it has caused no negative side effects.
2007-07-27 04:34:30 · answer #3 · answered by Renee N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
imsure it is goo,d remember to place it in hot water for about 2 weeks to a month to fully cure wood for an aquarium.
2007-07-24 17:59:51 · answer #4 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
blue belt i would not use it! its not made for fish tanks! and you should not e mail me if your not going to give me your e mail and if i sound snotty im sorry im not trying to.its bc i cant talk to you, and its very frustrating .
2007-07-27 14:19:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋