Air Fresheners/ Scented Candles Etc

[Boromir]

I read in a LFS that you shoulndt spray air freshener in the same room as the fish tank. Well I dont use air freshener but I do use oil candle burners and scented candles will this harm my fish?
 
If so is there any other way of freshening up a room without harm.
 
Thanks.
 
 

 

[techen]

Open a window

 

[Boromir]

Open a window

yes I could do that but I like the smell of opium and other nice smells from the iol burner.

 

[MBOU]

Yes, it is still possible but not so bad as aerosols. Anything releasing oils and whatever it is into the air isnt so great. Have seen several customers with a lot of dead fish because of aerosols but id still be hesitant with others...

 

[Livewire88]

You could sprinkle a small amount of shake and vac on your carpet before hovering it. 
 
I do this and have not had any issues with my tank, but when I set up my open top tank I will stop using the shake and vac.

 

[fluttermoth]

I wouldn't worry, as long as you don't let anything get in the tank. I even use fly spray; I just cover the tanks with a towel or blanket.

 

[Shelster]

If you have an external filter, cover that with a towel also.

Ugh, I've got that shake & vac song in my head now, with visions of livewire hoovering