heaters and fake plants

flyfly

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does anyone know what would happen if a fake plant rested against the heater for extended periods of time? It seems like it might melt, but would it release any gases into the water? The plant is a mixture of plastic and silk. The plant in question is "Background Plant" by Imagine. It is sold at Petsmart, if any of you are familiar. It says on the back:

-Hides unsightly wires, filter tubes, and heaters.​

Should I trust it?

 

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I don't know for sure, but it says on the heater (atleast mine) to make sure no decorations come in contact with heater. IMO, its better to be safe then sorry.

 

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I have had plastic plants resting against submersible heaters for years in order to hide them from sight, and nothing has ever melted.

 

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If the heater got hot enough to melt a plant, you would have fish stew long before that! :laugh:

 

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very interesting, It seemed like to me the water would cool down anything too hot, but the melted plastic, gas thing got me weirded out. Thanks for your feedback guys!