Question About Tank Decorating...

[Inchyally]

I've been looking for a decoration like a log that is hollow for my Pleco to hide in. I couldn't find anythiung, however, I did see what I wanted.... but it was for a terrarium. My dad wouldn't let me buy it because the paint on this decoration may pollute the water and be poisonous to fish. Is this true?

 

[saltynay]

Indeed strictly speaking latex paint is the preferred paint for submerged aquarium goods. Oil based or water based may cause water quality issues.

Just find a piece of driftwood you like and drill some holes and caves into it.

 

[CherryDanio]

We have terracotta plant pots which we have chipped archways into for our bristlenose. They are dirt cheap from your local garden centre

 

[bagu]

yep, plant pots, also slate caves are a winner!