Are these painted terra cotta pots safe for my tank?

[Amortiogar]

At the risk of looking tacky, I'd like to give my fish a nice place to hide out, and I found some old hand painted terra cotta pots. I don't know what kind of paint was used, but it doesn't seem sealed at all. Is there something that I can do to make them fish-safe if they aren't already?

Thanks

 

[Bichir Bro]

I personally wouldn't use them unless you: boil the hell out of it and clear coat the whole thing.

 

[Sillyfishies]

At the risk of looking tacky, I'd like to give my fish a nice place to hide out, and I found some old hand painted terra cotta pots. I don't know what kind of paint was used, but it doesn't seem sealed at all. Is there something that I can do to make them fish-safe if they aren't already?

Thanks

There's a certain kind of paint I can't remember the name of... It's clear. GRRRRR. I'm sure someone will chime in.

 

[aquandrew]

krylon fusion clear coat

 

[Wiggles24]

I would just go get some cheap non painted terra cotta pots

 

[cmwalters]

I agree. I bought like 6 or so for $1.99. It's better to err on the safe side than to risk a whole tank catastrophe.

 

[Sillyfishies]

krylon fusion clear coat

That's it! Thank you!