vaseline harmful?

[Moonstream]

I have a 5.5g tank that, for various reasons, had vaseline smeared around the edges while it was dry. I have done my best to remove the traces that are still there, but I am a bit worried that it will be harmful to the inhabitants that I plan to add to it.

does anyone know if it will be okay? I removed as much as I could and will be running large amounts of carbon in it for a week or two before livestock is added.

 

[zbrook1]

Ive used vasoline to lube oring seals on filters and the such on my fish only tanks and my reef tanks and never had a problem....thats my experience with vasoline...........

 

[zbrook1]

sorry,vaseline not vasoline

 

[Patrick12]

If you have a skimmer, it shouldn't be a problem for long. It shouldn't dissolve in the water.

 

[Moonstream]

thanks, I will run a skimmer on it as soon as I can, I have had it soaking for awhile, now I just need to set it up.

 

[stingythingy45]

Vaseline is a petrolium based product.If there's any that made it into the tank the surface would show a slick.If this is the case just lay a paper towel over it and lift and discard quickly.That should help remove any traces.