whats the best way to clean plastic plants

[rosita]

Best way to clean plastic plants... remove them and add real plants.

Sort of brain failure to make that decision when keeping cichlids--I have 9 tanks with rock, driftwood and silk or plastic plants; one nicely planted 29g with barbs. I've found if I look at plastic plants and imagine them with some algae, they end up looking fairly well in tank. But to put real plants in all the tanks? I find it less expensive to give them fresh veggies.

 

[Hooked Newbie]

Sort of brain failure to make that decision when keeping cichlids--I have 9 tanks with rock, driftwood and silk or plastic plants; one nicely planted 29g with barbs. I've found if I look at plastic plants and imagine them with some algae, they end up looking fairly well in tank. But to put real plants in all the tanks? I find it less expensive to give them fresh veggies.

With Cichlids, totally understood. lol

The closest I have are Gold Rams and Cac. Apistos and they don't mess with them.

 

[tjg2007]

I wish I could replace my plastic plants with real ones. I dont think I have enough lighting to do it nor do I have the money to spend on a CO2 system that wouldnt make me nervous about PH swings. I do have 3 real plants in my 55 as an experiment to see if they will grow.

As far as cleaning the plastic ones just hot water and a toothbrush that I bought to clean them with.

 

[Lupin]

I wish I could replace my plastic plants with real ones. I dont think I have enough lighting to do it

Stick to low lighting plants. Java ferns, anubias, cryptocorynes and Java moss to name a few are fine.

nor do I have the money to spend on a CO2 system that wouldnt make me nervous about PH swings.

CO2 is not necessary but it does help increase plant growth.

 

[Pufferpunk]

Denture cleaner is NOT safe to put into your mouth & must be rinsed off throoughly, before placing them back into your mouth. The best, safest way to clean your decor is with Oxyclean. 1 rinse & you're done. No soaking in dechlor or anything. Totally non-toxic, once it dissolves.