Put a structure from a turtle’s tank into an axie tank?

[aalysaz]

Hi everyone!
My sister just got a turtle, and long story short I moved one of her structures into mine and vice versa, because mine had a flatter top for the turtle to stand on.
Now that I’ve thought about it, I might have introduced bacteria from the turtle (and fish) into my axie tank!
Any advice on what to do?

 

[Hayleyy]

Unless the turtle/fish have diseases you should be fine. You can take it out and rinse in hot water, but this will kill any beneficial bacteria on there.
When setting up a tank I usually will borrow things from my other tanks to get a kick start on cycling. If it was something from, say, a pet store (live plants or new aquatic animal) you would always quarantine beforehand.
Keep an eye out for any signs of diseases, but I think it should be okay.

 

[aalysaz]

Thanks!
I think that they’re doing well... no sign of sickness yet!
I’ll update if anything happens.