Apongebob Accessories Safe For Fish?

[Kipsie]

http/www.amazon.com/SpongeBob-SquarePants®-Pineapple-Aquarium-Ornament/dp/B0026GXXMS/ref=pd_sbs_ol_2

Ive heard things about this not being safe from other people.
Is it safe?
Because it's really cute.

 

[VaegaVic]

http/www.amazon.co...ref=pd_sbs_ol_2

Ive heard things about this not being safe from other people.
Is it safe?
Because it's really cute.

Really depends on if your fish is daft enough to go inside and get stuck.
Goes without saying don't put fish with long fins in the way of sharp ornaments.
Blah blah.

 

[Twinklecaz]

Oh another note I love your Guinea Pig! I want one!

 

[Jenste]

my sister has one in her neon tank and they do fine.
they are obviously slim enough not to get stuck


so, if i were you, i would try it.....and keep an eye on it! watch your betta inspect it, and see if he attempts to swim through the holes. if he does, and can get through with out needing to wiggle, then you are fine. if he tries and has to wiggle out, take the ornament out immediately

 

[Kipsie]

Ah, I meant that the paint was said to be toxic when I was on youtube and looking at a video of a tank with one.

http/www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcDcY0b_r6E


They just seem like theories, though.

 

[fett999]

My son's had the pineapple ornament in his tank for over 2 years now with no il effects so I can't see a problem as long as it's an official Spongebob ornament.

 

[CrystalClear16]

It is a good idea to boil all new ornaments anyway - that should kill off any nasties!

 

[SlyPolak]

It is a good idea to boil all new ornaments anyway - that should kill off any nasties!

..................and probably dull the paint

 

[Kipsie]

Okay, i'll try it.

 

[Assaye]

Don't do it with a betta - I have one and used to keep it with a betta but the rough surface did real damage to his fins. With long finned bettas you need to use completely smooth ornaments and very soft plants.

Fin with other fish, though, as long as it is soaked in hot water (and I'd use some bleach as well - rinse and allow to air-dry). Also make sure no fish are the same size or slightly bigger than the holes.

 

[CrystalClear16]

It is a good idea to boil all new ornaments anyway - that should kill off any nasties!

..................and probably dull the paint

The paint will dull anyway when it has been in the water for a bit. Algae will grow and if you scrub it off the paint will dull.