Safe for aquarium?

[Goldfish loach boy]

I found these and I like them for my 55 gallon tank, aquarium safe? Or how can I make them?
Thanks!

 

[molliwopp]

There seeds of some sort. I personally wouldnt use them as i would believe once soaked they woukd rott from the inside out in the tank causing water quality issues.


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[GodFan]

I found these and I like them for my 55 gallon tank, aquarium safe? Or how can I make them?
Thanks!

If you coat them with silicone they would work fine. If you have enough to risk ruining a few I would try hollowing them out and coating with silicone on the inside and outside. Or stuff them with something heavy enough to sink.

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

Hmm, so you mean melt those hot glue gun sticks and dipping them in there?

 

[GodFan]

Hmm, so you mean melt those hot glue gun sticks and dipping them in there?

No! That is very different! It has to be 100% pure silicone.

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

Oh ok sorry!

Where can I get it?

 

[molliwopp]

They wont have the same visual effect once coated. A small imperfection could let water in and rot the inside. I usually only put things in my tank i am 100% sure isnt going to have negative effects.

If you must, aquarium silicone can be bought from ebay, some hardware stores and probably your lfs also. Also dipping them in liquid super glue would be a thinner safe coat but would also change the visuals of these seeds. You would have to make sure you covered all surfaces well. Water will tend to find a way in someway or another and thats why i dont recommend using them.

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[Goldfish loach boy]

So you would just recommend to not do it?

 

[molliwopp]

Well you can, i wouldnt. But thats just my opinion.

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[Goldfish loach boy]

I think I won't, I don't want that tank going mayhem on me, thanks for the help!

 

[NYgiantsRP]

What are they? Are they natural? Where did you get them? Whenever I'm wondering about something being able to be in my tanks I just stick it in a cup or bowl of water for a while and wait...see what happens.

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

Hmm, that's a good test

I got them from the tree from a park

 

[NYgiantsRP]

I would test them and see how they hold up to a good long soaking...maybe 2 weeks.

 

[wildroseofky]

You could dip them in a clear acrylic. It comes in two separate containers. You mix equal parts and then dip the item in. Hang it up or lay it on some greased paper and let it set up. It makes a clear acrylic coating. You can get it at just about any hobby place. You could also put several layers of clear acrylic paint on it. I have done that with branches I wanted to keep the bark on. Just put several coats on the seeds and let them dry. I would try to cut the seeds apart and take out the soft insides first. Then glue them back with crazy glue.

 

[Mebbid]

They look like acorns to me. They will release a fair ammount of tannins in the water and probably a little nitrogen when they start breaking down. Not sure how long they will last.

 

[Toad]

I'm pretty sure they'll float too, and honestly they'll probably try to sprout. I wouldn't really bother if it were me.