Thinking about Plastic Safety; Clay Pots?

[afishoutofh2o]

I have been planning to put some new hiding places in my aquarium setup. I am not sure all plastics are safe to use over a period of time in an aquarium. I have tried to do a little research on this matter.

As far as I can tell :? the following plastics are considered safe:
1, 2, 4, 5

Does anyone have other information about this?

Also, are clay planting pots safe in aquaria?[/code]

 

[Blazeherd2306]

Clay pots are safe in the aquarium (I have used them before). I have never used plastic pots, but I try to avoid anything thats plastic.

HTH

 

[Fishyfanatic]

Clay pots are safe. Some that have been painted are not, so I wouldn't get into painted pots. Just make sure that the edges are smooth. One of my eels got scrapes down his sides from an edge that wasn't perfectly smooth.

 

[Menagerie]

NOT all clay pots are safe! Purchase only clay pots from a aquarium supply store. Avoid cheap clay pots found at home stores and craft stores. I know many have had luck with such clay pots, but I have not and lost some beautiful fish. Better to be safe than sorry.

 

[afishoutofh2o]

Here is the extra information I have about various types of plastics:

http://afishoutofh20.tripod.com/share/plastics.htm

Thanks for your input!