Safe aquarium decoration

Nemosmom1 · 04/30/2018, 07:41 AM

Hi,
Am in the process of setting up my new 12 gallon nano, and was wondering how you would know if an aquarium decoration is saltwater safe? It doesn't say on the tag if it's for fresh or saltwater. It's a SpongeBob Krusty krab ornament. . thought I'd use it as a hiding place for the goby I'm planning to get.

Nemosmom1 · 04/30/2018, 07:41 AM

Oops. .was going to post a link: https://www.amazon.com/Penn-Plax-Kru...ank+decoration

mcgyvr · 04/30/2018, 10:02 AM

Thats fine to use..
Its just plastic..
Virtually all plastic is just fine to use..
If its for an aquarium of any kind its fine..

Avoid metals like copper/brass/steel,etc...

on the spot · 04/30/2018, 10:38 AM

Without the bikini bottom background it's just wrong.

IMO

billdogg · 04/30/2018, 05:34 PM

It looks like the flags/chimney/etc may be painted. If so, I'd give it a pass.

jazzy_n_fancy · 04/30/2018, 06:24 PM

Was wondering the same thing.. I found some cute sculptures made of cold cast resin. Think that's ok?

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

mcgyvr · 05/01/2018, 04:46 AM

Its totally fine...
"Safe for ALL aquariums"..

nereefpat · 05/01/2018, 03:30 PM

Safe? Probably....
Hideous? Definitely.

on the spot · 05/02/2018, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemosmom1

...wondering how you would know if an aquarium decoration is saltwater safe?..It's a SpongeBob Krusty krab ornament...

Daina says it'll be fine.

Quote:

Thank you for contacting Penn Plax Consumer Service. My name is Daina and it would be my pleasure to assist you. Your satisfaction with our products and service is very important.

Our SpongeBob ornaments should hold up fine in a saltwater tank.
Thank you for using Penn Plax products and allowing me to assist you.

Best Regards,

Daina Wright
Penn Plax, Inc
Consumer Services

Nemosmom1 · 05/04/2018, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by on the spot

Daina says it'll be fine.

Thanks!

04/30/2018, 07:41 AM	#1
Nemosmom1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 33	Safe aquarium decoration Hi, Am in the process of setting up my new 12 gallon nano, and was wondering how you would know if an aquarium decoration is saltwater safe? It doesn't say on the tag if it's for fresh or saltwater. It's a SpongeBob Krusty krab ornament. . thought I'd use it as a hiding place for the goby I'm planning to get.

04/30/2018, 10:02 AM	#3
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Thats fine to use.. Its just plastic.. Virtually all plastic is just fine to use.. If its for an aquarium of any kind its fine.. Avoid metals like copper/brass/steel,etc... __________________ Who me?

04/30/2018, 05:34 PM	#5
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	It looks like the flags/chimney/etc may be painted. If so, I'd give it a pass. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

05/01/2018, 04:46 AM	#7
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Its totally fine... "Safe for ALL aquariums".. __________________ Who me?

05/01/2018, 03:30 PM	#8
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Safe? Probably.... Hideous? Definitely. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

04/30/2018, 10:38 AM	#4
on the spot Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,010	Without the bikini bottom background it's just wrong. IMO

04/30/2018, 06:24 PM	#6
jazzy_n_fancy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 17	Was wondering the same thing.. I found some cute sculptures made of cold cast resin. Think that's ok? Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk