Silk Plants

[ct_hulhu]

Does anyone know of a good brand of silk plants that does not fray around the edges like this? It's hardly a big deal, just curious. Thanks!

 

[Foreverandever]

I dont use silk plants just for that reason. I use plastic plants that have passed the nylon test

 

[bronzecat]

Hi

We have used the ones made by Marina and found them ok. There's aslo some made by Penn plax too.

 

[ct_hulhu]

I dont use silk plants just for that reason. I use plastic plants that have passed the nylon test

What is the nylon test?

Thanks Bronzecat, I will keep an eye out for those brands.

 

[bronzecat]

I dont use silk plants just for that reason. I use plastic plants that have passed the nylon test

What is the nylon test?

Thanks Bronzecat, I will keep an eye out for those brands.

If you can run a pair of tights over the plant without it catching, then it will be ok with betta fins

 

[Foreverandever]

You take a pair of panty hose and rub them over every surface of the plant. If they dont fray or tear (in the least) then the plants are ok. They wont harm the bettas delicate fins

Haha, Bronze beat me to it

 

[bronzecat]

You take a pair of panty hose and rub them over every surface of the plant. If they dont fray or tear (in the least) then the plants are ok. They wont harm the bettas delicate fins

Haha, Bronze beat me to it

 

[ct_hulhu]

Aha! Good to know, thanks!!

 

[Foreverandever]

Aha! Good to know, thanks!!

No problem

 

[ct_hulhu]

I grabbed a handful of plastic plants out of the cabinet and did the test (Albert Fish needs another plant). The one I thought was softest did the most damage, and the only one that passed is a purple metallic plant that I thought would definitely fail. It will compliment his colors nicely!

 

[Foreverandever]

I grabbed a handful of plastic plants out of the cabinet and did the test (Albert Fish needs another plant). The one I thought was softest did the most damage, and the only one that passed is a purple metallic plant that I thought would definitely fail. It will compliment his colors nicely!

Right on. Would love to see pics

 

[ct_hulhu]

Next water change, it's going in. I will be sure to post some pics. I love taking pics of my fish haha

 

[bae1994]

id love to see you looking for sutable plants in your lfs

 

[Foreverandever]

id love to see you looking for sutable plants in your lfs

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[bae1994]

just stood there rubbing tights all over the plants lol