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Old May 13th, 2009  
Fish Helper
 
Good Source for Silk Plants

Since my boy ripped his caudal fin while I was away, I took all of the plastic plants out of his tank and want to replace them with silk ones. Problem is, a local Petsmart, local Walmart, and local independent pet store carried no silk plants. I really don't want to order any offline . . . but will if I have to . . . where do you all get yours?
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Old May 13th, 2009  
Fish Master
 
i'm pretty sure that several members have bought silk plants at the dollar store, so it can't hurt to look there
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Old May 13th, 2009  
Fish Helper
 
Thanks! I like the sound of that!
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Old May 13th, 2009  
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Just make sure no metal is showing
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Old May 13th, 2009  
Hwx
Fish Bum
 
I heard silk plants get fringged/tatter, and fade in a year or so.
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Old May 14th, 2009  
Fish Bum
 
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I heard silk plants get fringged/tatter, and fade in a year or so.
But plastic plants can snag their lovely tails/fins...
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Old May 14th, 2009  
Fish Bum
 
I got my silk plants at Petco...they actually have a lot to pick from
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Old May 14th, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
You can get them at a craft store like Michael's ..but i got all mine from petsmart..or LFS .
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Old May 14th, 2009  
Fish Master
 
I got mine from the dollar store...just got to make sure there is NO metal in the stem parts ..had mine over a year and no shredding yet...but for $1, I wouldnt mind replacing and I do replace because im a typical gal and like to change stuff often
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Old May 14th, 2009  
Fish Helper
 
Yes, style, and at a good price, is of the utmost importance!
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Old May 14th, 2009  
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Placement is everything! LOL
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Old May 14th, 2009  
Fish Helper
 
I got some broad leafed silk plants from Petco since all of the ones at the dollar store had metal stems that held the leaves together. I'm putting them in the tank with the next water change!
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Old May 14th, 2009  
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? I thought silk plants not designed for aquarium use couldn't be used as the dyes weren't aquarium-safe.

Non-aquarium silk plants in tank?
Artificial Plants
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