Are 'fake' barnacles safe?

[tirtza]

I bought a 'fake' barnacle cluster from my LFS for my fish to hide out in. It says it's "marine safe" is this true? Should I worry about the plastic/chemicals/paint leaching into the saltwater aquarium? I know 'natural' would probably be better, but I don't live anywhere near a beach and hate to order something online (when the postage would cost more than the actual product being sent).

 

[2quills]

They should be pretty safe. Lots of people have used decorations with no issues (that I'm aware of).

 

[tirtza]

Thanks! I'm going to put it in tonight. I have my mom in-law looking for some real barnacle clusters when she goes to Long Island beach this weekend. I remember Henry saying that he just found his on the beach. My mom in-law is visiting in a couple of weeks, so if I'm lucky than she'll find some and bring them with her. I wonder if they'll make her suitcase smell funny....hahaha

 

[xcali1985]

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Originally Posted by tirtza http:///t/391309/are-fake-barnacles-safe#post_3469672
Thanks! I'm going to put it in tonight. I have my mom in-law looking for some real barnacle clusters when she goes to Long Island beach this weekend. I remember Henry saying that he just found his on the beach. My mom in-law is visiting in a couple of weeks, so if I'm lucky than she'll find some and bring them with her. I wonder if they'll make her suitcase smell funny....hahaha
Make sure you QT them.

 

[tirtza]

Good point, I'll definitely be putting them in the QT