Is it safe to put artificial Christmas tree in a pond.

[Dmitry]

I want to create more fish habitat and considering placing parts of artificial Christmas tree in a pond. I removed all cooper wires but now having second thought about it. There is some kind of metal that branches made of. Afraid it might be toxic to fish. Any thoughts?

 

[Mmathis]

Good question! IDK the answer, but don’t know if I’d do it. There’s no telling what the trees have been treated with, chemical wise.

 

[mrsclem]

I would not recommend it. They are not designed for outdoor use and will rust and break down.

 

[bagsmom]

Also, I know some of the needles and wires have coatings that can contain lead. I don't know if that would be toxic to fish?

 

[poconojoe]

IDK...I wouldn't chance it. Other than live plants, there are other forms of habitat such as large size PVC pipe cut in half lengthwise to create a koi "cave". Milk crates with maybe some parts cut out for fish to gain access. Or perhaps some of the fake plants that are used in aquariums. I'm sure others will chime in with more suggestions.

 

[Sparky]

Some have fire suppression chemicals. Don’t do it. Cool idea. I wouldn’t do it.

 

[Dmitry]

Thank you guys. I'll skip on this idea. Would look cool , though. I'll start another thread on PVC habitat vs natural brush in water habitat.

 

[Mmathis]

Thank you guys. I'll skip on this idea. Would look cool , though. I'll start another thread on PVC habitat vs natural brush in water habitat.

I just answered over there.

 

[LarryM]

For a natural habitat how about using some natural materials? A hike through the woods can score you some awesome looking dead tree branches. Attach some weight on the bottom to hold it down and there you go.

 

[Bikeragent54]

I have put clay chimney pipe in the pond thru out the pond for habitat. Makes a small cave.

 

[Stephen Noble]

Absolutely agree with the above, best not to do it. I saw a special on the TV about one (of probably many) companies who make artificial Christmas trees for a couple of months every year. The other ten months are devoted to toilet brushes and such. I have seen while scuba diving lakes where people have placed real Christmas trees in strategic locations to promote fish habitat. But a lake is very different than a closed system pond. Is your intent to provide a spawning location or a safe-haven for adult fish?

 

[GBBUDD]

On fishing and lake / pond sites they have fake trees to make habitats for fish .
and no between fire retardants types of plastic , dyes i would not go there