Smelly Fake Plant?

[ObsidianMan]

Hi all
 
I just got two fake plants from Pets at Home - as soon as I opened the packet I noticed one of them was very smelly (a strong plastic / chemical smell).  The other one didn't smell at all, they are both the same type.
 
I soaked it is warm water for a few hours, but it still smells.  Would you guys put it in the tank, or would you return it?
 
It was this plant:  http/www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/fish-tank-ornaments--plants-and-gravel/large-aquatic-kings-sword-plant?i=45&pageSize=45#
 
 
 
 

 

[FishMonkey]

Hi all

 
I just got two fake plants from Pets at Home - as soon as I opened the packet I noticed one of them was very smelly (a strong plastic / chemical smell).  The other one didn't smell at all, they are both the same type.
 
I soaked it is warm water for a few hours, but it still smells.  Would you guys put it in the tank, or would you return it?
 
It was this plant:  http/www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/fish-tank-ornaments--plants-and-gravel/large-aquatic-kings-sword-plant?i=45&pageSize=45#
 
 
 
 

I bought a fake plant which smelled very strongly of plastic when i opened it, put it in my tank anyway (this was before adding fish) and the smell used to be very pungent still through the water, after a few months, the dye from the plant started leaching into my water and the plant started rotting, i would not put anything like that in my tank again.
 
But that is just my experience, better safe than sorry in future, i'd try and get a refund if i were you.

 

[Mamashack]

to TFF!
If it's unpleasant I'd return it - even if it doesn't do any harm, it's not going to be enjoyable if it makes you wrinkle your nose every time you go near the tank!
What tank set-up/s have you got? 

 

[nic1]

Id take it back also, you pay for a product that needs tower customer standards if there's a problem return it and see if they can replace it.
I've used pets at home fake plants whilst waiting for my planted plants to grow and they've never smelled.

 

[ObsidianMan]

Thanks for the replies guys!
 
So it looks like it will have to go back, the plant still smells - and you are right it's not worth taking the chance.
 
 

What tank set-up/s have you got? 
 

 
I have a 60L tank with 10 neon tetras, a bristlenose pleco and a few cherry shrimp.