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Plastic Smell from new tank

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  • 20-12-2010 9:03pm
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    Devi
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    Hi all, complete noob to fish keeping so bare with me but basically I have a new tank that I am in the middle of cycling, the water is cloudy and there is a plastic smell coming from it. I’m guessing its from the plastic ornaments or plants which I did wash. Is the plastic smell normal, non toxic and go away or will I have to start again?


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    eurokev
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    its probably the stones on the bed of the aqaurium. Bet you didnt wash them:D


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    Devi
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    eurokev wrote: »
    its probably the stones on the bed of the aqaurium. Bet you didnt wash them:D

    I actualy did, but now im thinking maybe not enough, will it got away or do I start again?


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    eurokev
    Registered Users Posts: 969 ✭✭✭eurokev


    Im fairly stumped now.:confused:

    so i consulted the interweb on your behalf and found this

    http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100721201444AAWRDBs

    I didnt read through it but hopefully it will answer your question


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    cichlid child
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    Dont start again.It is more than likley a cyling smell leave it be for now.


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    dollydishmop
    Registered Users Posts: 561 ✭✭✭dollydishmop


    Plastic smell is probably from the silicon sealer used to hold the glass together. Don't worry about the cloudiness. You can never wash new 'clean' gravel enough. It will clear in time.


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