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« on: September 17, 2008, 12:46:29 AM »
Is it OK to use fake silk plants from Walmart? Are they toxic or just the same as ones they sell in petstores? I washed them with soap... Just wanted your opinion.

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« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2008, 01:21:20 AM »
Yeah they're safe, butr SOAP IS NOT!!!

Get yourself some ZooMed Wipe-out-I'm not sure which number it is...the stuff for tank funriture, etc.

Check out the website...I think this is it...

http://www.zoomed.com

If that doesn't work, google ZooMed, or check for tank cleaning supplies at your local petshop.
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« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2008, 01:37:56 AM »
It's WipeOut #2... Cheesy
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« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2008, 01:26:48 PM »
I used dish soap, and its natural and safe even for human consumption... I already washed all the stuff. I might not have washed all the soap out but what can I do? The geckos can arriving any minute and I have no time Shocked!!!!!!
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« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2008, 01:50:14 PM »
Is it ok if I buy some new plants and just put them unwashed in the tank?  I don't have the Zoomed wipedown...
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« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2008, 01:51:04 PM »
as long as you didn't use much soap (only a tsp per gallon) and rinsed it really well you should be fine, that's how i've cleaned all mine for the past 3 years and never had an issue.  I use to boil them and let them air dry, but that obviously takes a lot longer and you don't want to use a pot you're going to eat out of sometime, just in case.
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« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2008, 01:52:41 PM »
Did you have them shipped or something?  If so it shouldn't take you longer than 15 min to wash the plants, you really should wash them even if they're new, unless they were vaccum packed or something... It won't kill the geckos to wait a couple mins while you make sure their cage is clean and ready for them!
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« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2008, 01:57:40 PM »
Just rinse them in nice hot water-let them soak for about 5 minutes.

The plants don't have to be in the tank the minute the geckos get there.

And I buy most of my fake plants at dollar stores.

Dollar Tree always has nice fake garlands, and I cut them to the length I need and add suction hooks to them.
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« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2008, 01:59:01 PM »
Quote from: samanthajane13 on September 17, 2008, 01:57:40 PM
Just rinse them in nice hot water-let them soak for about 5 minutes.

The plants don't have to be in the tank the minute the geckos get there.

And I buy most of my fake plants at dollar stores.

Dollar Tree always has nice fake garlands, and I cut them to the length I need and add suction hooks to them.

Ditto.   Wink
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« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2008, 02:10:53 PM »
Yes, the geckos have already arrived to my town (tracking rocks!) And the soap has all natural ingrediants and it says that if consumed drink a glass of water. I will soak everything as soon as possible!
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« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2008, 02:23:53 PM »
Relax!!!  It's gonna be fine!!  Cool 

Just soak 'em for a few, rinse 'em, and it'll all work out!
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« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2008, 02:59:51 PM »
I just got my first geckos!!!! They are so cute! They are very impatient and are trying to get out!
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« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2008, 03:45:29 PM »
Congrats on your new babies!!!
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« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2008, 01:34:39 AM »
congrats on the gecko  Grin
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« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2008, 03:18:59 PM »
Where are our pictures?!?  You have to do a grand "unveiling" post with their pictures and the names you decided on!
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