safe wood list? Safe shelf?

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safe wood list? Safe shelf?

Post by ciaraalston » Sat May 19, 2018 3:35 am

Where is the list for safe woods to place in the tank for climbing?

Also. I've seen a couple of posts about these shelves being used... has anyone used this? It looks metal, those aren't safe right? Has anyone used anything similar that's safe for crabs?
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Re: safe wood list? Safe shelf?

Post by wodesorel » Sat May 19, 2018 7:28 am

The safe woods are listed along with the safe foods. :)

I know some people do use those shelves, and rust by itself isn't harmful so long as it the right kind of metals. Not sure those are rhe right kind. Also, the shelves end up in a rough state pretty quickly, and if you have a larger bored crab they will pick the plastic coating off!
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Re: safe wood list? Safe shelf?

Post by ciaraalston » Sat May 19, 2018 8:28 pm

wodesorel wrote:The safe woods are listed along with the safe foods. :)

I know some people do use those shelves, and rust by itself isn't harmful so long as it the right kind of metals. Not sure those are rhe right kind. Also, the shelves end up in a rough state pretty quickly, and if you have a larger bored crab they will pick the plastic coating off!
So basically the shelf is a waste for long term use. I figured, just wanted to double check! :D
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Re: safe wood list? Safe shelf?

Post by ciaraalston » Sat May 19, 2018 11:57 pm

i'm still having trouble finding the safe wood list... can someone help? i've looked under food and water, crabitat conditions, and DIY forums...
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Re: safe wood list? Safe shelf?

Post by soilentgringa » Sun May 20, 2018 12:59 am

ciaraalston wrote:i'm still having trouble finding the safe wood list... can someone help? i've looked under food and water, crabitat conditions, and DIY forums...
Wode mentioned in her response that it is in the safe foods list.

All the safe woods are included in the list. There isn't a separate page for them.

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Re: safe wood list? Safe shelf?

Post by ciaraalston » Sun May 20, 2018 4:52 am

soilentgringa wrote:
ciaraalston wrote:i'm still having trouble finding the safe wood list... can someone help? i've looked under food and water, crabitat conditions, and DIY forums...
Wode mentioned in her response that it is in the safe foods list.

All the safe woods are included in the list. There isn't a separate page for them.

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i found it. sorry, i can be totally blonde sometimes :lol:

i also scoured the old DIY posts and found some great ideas that are also budget friendly! Thanks yall! :banana:
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