Are all aquarium ornaments saltwater safe?

[TikiBird]

I'm thinking about incorporating some decor into my tanks along with the live rock.

Are all aquarium ornaments (like the ones sold in LFS/Petco/Petsmart/etc) also saltwater safe? Does the saltwater corrode them or something in a way freshwater doesn't? [emoji848]

 

[mcarroll]

Most are either ceramic or plastic.....should be fine. Maybe hesitate if it's some mystery material.

We've used all manner of fake plants on QT's a lot and the only "wear" is from the repeated bleachings during maintenance.

 

[TikiBird]

Most are either ceramic or plastic.....should be fine. Maybe hesitate if it's some mystery material.

We've used all manner of fake plants on QT's a lot and the only "wear" is from the repeated bleachings during maintenance.

Thanks, @mccarroll! That makes a lot of sense. [emoji106]

 

[cromag27]

There are some materials that will leach harmful chemicals. the decor sold for freshwater tanks are types of plastics, ceramics or glass, and should be fine for reef tanks.

 

[TikiBird]

There are some materials that will leach harmful chemicals. the decor sold for freshwater tanks are types of plastics, ceramics or glass, and should be fine for reef tanks.

Thank you, @cromag08!!