clay pots

[ccross]

I just picked up 3 clay pots for my cichlid tank. Do I need to do anything special to them before they are added to the tank?

 

[DragonFish71]

Are they glazed clay or terra cotta?

If they're terra cotta, you can just rinse them well under hot water, no soap.

If they're glazed clay, i wouldn't trust them. Not all glazed clay is safe.

 

[ccross]

Are they glazed clay or terra cotta?

If they're terra cotta, you can just rinse them well under hot water, no soap.

If they're glazed clay, i wouldn't trust them. Not all glazed clay is safe.

The tag says 4.45 in Terra cotta flower pot. Doesnt look glazed or say anything about any glaze

 

[DragonFish71]

Then they're fine. Just rinse well under hot water and let the fish enjoy them.

 

[ccross]

Then they're fine. Just rinse well under hot water and let the fish enjoy them.

Great! I'm thinking about getting some tank silicone and decorating them up a bit with some left over gravel to make them blend better. Gotta see how ambitious I feel later tonight tho

 

[joel618]

I used them for a while.

 

[ccross]

I used them for a while.

Do I need to open the bottom like you did or are they ok with just the small drain hole?

 

[joel618]

They are fine how they are. I just did that to some of them to let them swim through. Just a normal hole saw and a drill press.

 

[ccross]

Thanks for all the info! Got them all rinsed and getting ready to add them. My cichlids will love all their new el-cheapo caves

 

[Aski247]

If you have a hard time getting the glue from the bar code stickers off I used Hoyt water/salt and just rubbed it down real good it came right off.