Melted plastic reef safe?

NickHolmes · Jul 31, 2022

DIY’d a media cup by melting slots in a polypropylene protein shaker. Soaking it in vinegar now but will this be safe in tank?

Randy Holmes-Farley · Jul 31, 2022

It should be.

Does it smell bad? Polystyrene smells bad when melted, which means small molecule organics are released, but polypropylene is a different polymer and doesn't concern me a lot.

Cell · Jul 31, 2022

I've made shroom cups by melting holes in Gladware and some vendors melt holes in the plastic sample cups for shipping.

NickHolmes · Jul 31, 2022

It smelt like melted plastic, sorry, thats the only way I can describe it

. If it still smells after vinegar soak and wash, should I dump it?

Melted plastic reef safe?

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