Flower pots okay?

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  1. OverThinker

    OverThinker Skunk Shrimp

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    Was wondering if clay pots were okay to use in a planted tank? I thought the clay would leach out into the water? Just wanted an answer to this one because I am reading different things everywhere...
     
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  2. Crimson Ghost

    Crimson Ghost Blue Ringed Angel

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    All I can tell you is that I use to use the orange clay pots (tarra-cotta sp?) for my clown fish to lay eggs on. worked every time and nothing *seemed* to go amiss. But I have no scientific knowledge on the subject.....just can tell you that I had pots in my tank for several months at a clip without issue.
     
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  3. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    I have used small 1 1/4" ones as stands for Gorgonian frags for over a year with out any problems.
     
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  4. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    no problem IMHO clay cones are used in discuss breeding set ups
    clay pots are used in dwarf chichlid breeding set ups


    Steve
     
    steve wright, Jun 13, 2009
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