fake plants, silk...plastic - Aquarium Advice

Gypsyqueen · 03-01-2005, 11:06 PM

I was wondering if you all that use fakes had any specific reccomendations as to where is best to get them. I'm not talking about the ones you get in pet stores, but the ones you would get at the dollar store. I would appreciate it very much. Maybe give examples of what you are doing in your tanks! Thanks
Gyp

RogerMcAllen · 03-01-2005, 11:34 PM

I would stick to pet store kind because you know they are safe, also more realistic in a tank sense. I would go with silks from www.bigalsonline.com . Sorry I can't be of more help.

**Fishyfanatic** · 03-02-2005, 06:21 PM

I have had plastic and silk plants purchased from the [acronym:b81f8df159="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:b81f8df159]. Most of the plants purchased from the dollar stores have metal inside them that will rust in the water. Even if the metal is completly enclosed, the plants will be stiff and won't have as much "give" as those without. The silk plants that we used started to fall apart fray on the edges. I highly reccomment plastic.

**Devilishturtles** · 03-02-2005, 08:12 PM

I have a mixture of plastic and silk plants in my tanks. I like silk better. More color, more realistic look, etc. Although, you can get some darn nice plastic plants. I also wouldn't get a plant that wasn't made for an aquarium. This way, you know it's clean, and will look good!

Silk plants are a little more expensive than plastic, but can be found at any [acronym:584d20881e="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:584d20881e] or chain store.

Also, sometimes it's neccesary to choose your plants based on your fish. For example, a betta is best housed with silk plants, beacuse they have delicate finnage.

slowboattochina · 03-02-2005, 08:22 PM

Silk Amazon swords move like real plants in the tank look almost real.

**Fishyfanatic** · 03-02-2005, 09:53 PM

I agree that silk plants look more realistic, ours just didn't last more then 4 months. The plastic ones have been going for over a year.

lmw80 · 03-02-2005, 11:29 PM

definitly plants from the [acronym:99556730ed="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:99556730ed]. Either ones are ok, but some plastic plants will rip up fish that have a lot of finnage, like bettas, so it depends on your fish. Also, fry do not do well in plastic.

03-01-2005, 11:06 PM	#1
Gypsyqueen Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Quincy, IL Posts: 48	fake plants, silk...plastic I was wondering if you all that use fakes had any specific reccomendations as to where is best to get them. I'm not talking about the ones you get in pet stores, but the ones you would get at the dollar store. I would appreciate it very much. Maybe give examples of what you are doing in your tanks! Thanks Gyp __________________ "I think myself happy" Paul the Apostle

03-01-2005, 11:34 PM	#2
RogerMcAllen Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 2,360 Images: 16	I would stick to pet store kind because you know they are safe, also more realistic in a tank sense. I would go with silks from www.bigalsonline.com . Sorry I can't be of more help. __________________ Have your reviewed your aquarium products yet?

03-02-2005, 06:21 PM	#3
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,303 Images: 15	I have had plastic and silk plants purchased from the [acronym:b81f8df159="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:b81f8df159]. Most of the plants purchased from the dollar stores have metal inside them that will rust in the water. Even if the metal is completly enclosed, the plants will be stiff and won't have as much "give" as those without. The silk plants that we used started to fall apart fray on the edges. I highly reccomment plastic. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

03-02-2005, 08:22 PM	#5
slowboattochina Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York Pennsylvania Posts: 240 Images: 4	Silk Amazon swords move like real plants in the tank look almost real. __________________ If I'm so slow , why am I allways in the front?

03-02-2005, 09:53 PM	#6
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,303 Images: 15	I agree that silk plants look more realistic, ours just didn't last more then 4 months. The plastic ones have been going for over a year. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

03-02-2005, 11:29 PM	#7
lmw80 Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bristol, Pa Posts: 4,805 Images: 40	definitly plants from the [acronym:99556730ed="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:99556730ed]. Either ones are ok, but some plastic plants will rip up fish that have a lot of finnage, like bettas, so it depends on your fish. Also, fry do not do well in plastic. __________________ -Lori Join the Eastern PA/Greater Philadelphia Forum! Click here: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/groupcp.php?g=7825 Aquariums are like jello - there's always room for more.

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