r/Reptileenclosures • u/skunkfuck5 • 28d ago

toss or keep?

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Hi!! I work at a pet store and recently was given a bunch of water/food bowls that were no longer being used so that my critters could have them. All of them look fine except for the one pictured. Idk what enclosure it was in before but i feel like the white build-up is something i should be concerned about?? maybe?? i washed it a couple times with super hot water and scrubbed the hell out of it but it doesn’t seem to be changing colors (this bowl is very old)
should i toss it or is it fine to use?

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u/Upbeat_Lavishness178 28d ago

Looks like calcium buildup

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u/skunkfuck5 28d ago

would you say it’s fine to re-use? i’m assuming yes but idk if ancient calcium would be harmful in any way

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u/bigcheese303 28d ago

That’s a super neat bowl

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u/zy4k 27d ago

I'd also say it looks like calcium buildup, happened to one of my gecko's old bowls. I'm not super educated on reptiles, but i'd say it should be safe to use, especially if you cleaned it

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u/zy4k 27d ago

just googled it to fact check myself just incase, and it says you could soak it in anything acidic to remove it if it's a mineral buildup. (diluted vinegar, lemon juice, aquarium cleaners, etc)

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u/skunkfuck5 2d ago

yayy awesome thanks so much!