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Question: Terrarium Decoration in Aquarium?

SammyTheLotus

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Hi everyone! :happy: Just looking for a little input here!
I went to my local Petsmart today, looking for a small cave/hide for my future Axolotl, and found a gorgeous one in the reptile decor area.. I asked the associate and she said it should be safe to use in an aquarium, but just to be on the safe side she recommended that I set it in a bucket of water for a day or so and check the water for signs of discoloration, or paint peeling, etc..

I just wanted to know if anyone else here has experience with reptile decor in an aquarium? Personally I think it looks way nicer than any of the aquarium decor I've seen, and it's cheaper too! I just wanna be sure it's safe for my future Axie! :p
Here's a picture of it for anyone who's curious!
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I would be very wary of using anything that is not marked for aquatic use. My concern would be that something may be slowly leaching into the water.
 
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bellabelloo said:
I would be very wary of using anything that is not marked for aquatic use. My concern would be that something may be slowly leaching into the water.
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Yeah, I had the same concern which is why I asked the Petsmart associate.. I'm still in the middle of cycling so there won't be any Axolotl in the aquarium for a while! I looked my question up on other websites and people seemed to have mixed reviews, so.. Not sure what's the best course of action yet!
 
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