Decoration Question

[timn99]

I've seen in some pictures where some aquariums have a terracotta pot laying on its side.

Are these your basic terracotta pots bought at a garden store? If so, are they safe and do they release any toxins harmful to the fish or affect the water conditions?

[ezy33]

If you use new terracotta pots it should be no problem. Just to be safe I would soak them in clean water for a few days. They are usually used as a substrate to lay eggs on.

[Sidi]

Those pots are also often used for plants to keep the roots from spreading (or in no substrate discus tanks).

I'd agree with the above that soaking for a few days is a good idea, but they'd probably be safe from the store. Really, a one week soak shouldn't be difficult though.

[Voodoo Chilli]

As long as they are new and unused, a simple rinse is all it'll take for you to pop 'em in the tank.