Terracotta Plant Pots

[Thomas 2507]

I would like to buy some terracotta plant pots for a tank that I'm constructing, altough my dad said I need to buy sealed ones because if I don't the water will turn red or discolour. Is this correct?

 

[BigC]

I have always just used them as they are, upsidedown and a hole chipped out for a spawning cave for Dwarf Cichlids. No Problems.
Cheapo unglazed terracotta pots.
Regards
BigC

 

[Thomas 2507]

Thanks! I knew I was right but just thought I'd make sure.

 

[Tolak]

I raid the wife's gardening supplies when I need a pot. A good rinse, and into the tank they go.

 

[Thomas 2507]

Haha, cool. I'm just gonna go to B&Q or Homebase.

 

[celaeno]

make sure the pots are unglazed, as some glazes are toxic to fish.

 

[raptorrex]

whole, half, no bottom or however, theses are some of the most versatile bits of kit you can use in FW fishkeeping. personally i have never heard of problems with them, though those who have not ever used them tend to think they may be.

 

[aaronnorth]

i JUST BOUGHT ONE FROM A GARDEN CENTRE, NO PROBS WITH COLOURING, WATER PARAMETERS ETC. sorry about caps, just realized!

 

[BigC]

No worries mate. Glad you got sorted
Regards
BigC