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H, is it safe for me to put plants growing in an outside pond (with goldfish in it)in to my aquarium to help feed my silver dollars.
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Hi,
Anytime you bring things from the wild into the tank
you run the risk of bringing other creatures such as
snails, parasites, and others into the tank as well.
That being said you can soak the plants in a mixture
of potassium permanganate, rinse them under running water
while rubbing your fingers along the leaves to brush off
any hitch hikers. Some plants can be dipped in salt water
(same specific gravity as would be found in a marine tank)
for a few minutes to drive off any hitch hikers.

It is a risk but the risk is easily minimized.
Lastly, check with the appropriate authorities in your
area, some plants may be protected.

Frank

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