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bharatk  Hobbyist Posts: 57 Kudos: 43 Votes: 3 Registered: 04-Oct-2004   | Is it alright to keep fish tank in a room where mosquito mats are used? I planning to move my tank to the guest room. But if mosquito mats are bad for fish , I will have to make some space in my living room . Bharat |
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FRANK       Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002   | Hi, What is a mosquito mat? Frank  -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<-- |
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| bharatk Hobbyist Posts: 57 Kudos: 43 Votes: 3 Registered: 04-Oct-2004 | I mean mosquito repellent mat used in an electric machine to drive away mosquitos |
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| rabbit Fish Addict Posts: 580 Kudos: 461 Votes: 7 Registered: 24-Oct-2003  | should be ok aslong as it doesnt fall in or near the fish tank. rabbit:88) |
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| whetu Mega Fish Posts: 900 Votes: 63 Registered: 31-Jan-2003   | bharatk, I sometimes use mosquito mats and I haven't noticed any ill-effects on my fish. I try to minimise their use and keep them as far from the tank as possible. Mine say "safe for pets" but I have always assumed that to be the furry kind of pets. :%) |
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| bharatk Hobbyist Posts: 57 Kudos: 43 Votes: 3 Registered: 04-Oct-2004 | thanks for the info. |
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| Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003  | What is the active ingredient in the mat? Dichlorvos is one to avoid. |
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Calilasseia   *Ultimate Fish Guru* Panda Funster Posts: 5496 Kudos: 2828 Votes: 731 Registered: 10-Feb-2003  | Ah, Dichlorvos. Here in the UK it's marketed under the trade name "Vapona". Comes in plastic grid type holders with a yellow waxy compound inside that contains the Dichlorvos. VERY not fish safe.  |
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