[adam79]

I bought some sponges from Home depot, labeled "hydrophilic sponge", to cover my filter intake in a breeder tank. They have a smell that reminds me of new shoes. Anyone know if these are treated with something I should be concerned about?

 

[Number6]

hydrophillic simply means water loving... you need to know more about the specific product you bought.

Manufacturer? brand?

Don't use it until you've identified it.

 

[GaFishMan1181]

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...Flow=3&catalogId=10053&langId=-1&ddkey=Search

Says it is made of cellulose and synthetic fibers and contains no cleaners. I would say its safe but would probably wash it a few times in some dechlorinated water or some left over water from cleaning a tank.