kahramand

I want to add some sculptures that are found in LFS. Most of them have some sort of paint on it. Would that paint harm the fish i already have?

Dozey

I hope that if the sculptures are being sold at the LFS they would be aquarium safe but I can certainly understand your concerns. Chances are any coloured paint has been baked on. If you want to check the sculptures I would suggest letting them soak for a week or two in tank water. If you are able to rub off any of the colour I wouldn’t use them.

I have heard people using sculptures purchased from dollar stores that did fall apart in their aquariums. But again if you are purchasing these from a LFS I would like to believe they would only be selling aquarium safe products.

Steve113

as Dozey said, They are most likely safe enough - there is nothing to suggest otherwise - sure some paints and dyes are toxic, but there are plenty that are not.

It's a pretty safe bet I'd think.

But if in doubt just ask.

inuyasha_lover_21

http://home.shop.ebay.com/items/Aqua...86Q2ec0Q2em282
are these the decorations?

kahramand

No they were not that colorful. If i remember it correctly there were couple of castles, and a pirate chest.

Steve113

That was a bit of a long shot wasn't it... :S

gremlin

Maybe something like these?
ships: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...6&pcatid=13596
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...1&pcatid=15541
castles: http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod...sh_tank_castle

inuyasha_lover_21

Hey she said "colorful" sculptures right? :P

Next time you visit check the tags. Some should said "aquarium Safe" or "Non-Toxic"