Scented Wax Tarts/Melts And Aquatic Life

Hi All

I've recently gotten into the hobby of burners and scented wax melts. Absolutely gutted to discover that these melts are actually toxic to aquatic life. Well the melts that I have anyway. Luckily I haven't burned any yet. I just noticed on the safety instructions on the packets that it's toxic to them.

Has anybody else used these while having a fish tank? Is there a way around it? Does it mean I can't burn them in the same room as the tank, but I can elsewhere in my house? Or does it mean a no go for the entire house?? Devastated

Anything that gets into the air is potentially harmful to your fish. That includes a wide variety of things from paint to candles. I wouldn't use your melts in the same room as the fish, but as long as you keep the door shut, it should be OK in another room.

http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/features/articles/2016/12/13/toxic-shock-the-everyday-chemicals-that-can-kill-your-fish

@ColinB Does the sound of the little finger cymbals that go ting and the Gamelan in the garden keep them awake?

@fish-friends I don't think they are referring to @ID2 aquatic life but the water will eventually end up in the water treatment works and their microbes plus the fish beyond it in the river system might see the effects

I had a chat with a friend about it earlier and we came to the conclusion that not disposing it in the sink was to probably avoid getting it into the water system, rather than it affecting my fish directly. I guess they have to put these warnings on to meet regulations and to cover themselves.

I have always used Josh sticks and melt wax scents.  I burn them nearly everyday in same room as my fish. Ive never had a prob.  I didn't even know they were a problem. 

I do have open stairs so it's not used in a confined place.  I use colonial candle  simmer snaps and there is no warning on them. 

Maria

I too use air fresheners and scented doodahs at home. I've got tanks every room except the bath room and I've never had a problem.