Stupid question

[ehaleyjr18]

I've noticed in several post where a clay pot on it's side has been inserted into tank bottom for clowns. Is clay safe in reef and or fish systems?

 

[Islandfever]

The clay pot or tile is an ideal surface for the clowns to lay their eggs. Clay is safe for the aquarium as long as its clean.

 

[ehaleyjr18]

Thanks IslandFever, I knew that it is a good surface for egg laying, but I some how thought that clay had traces of lead. Anyway, I wanted to add one so that the clowns would get accustomed to it. Thanks again.

 

[Whip316]

Never heard of the led in the pots. But since I use them I am gonna look it up. But I doubt it cause it's prolly cheap man made clay and not from the ground.

 

[ehaleyjr18]

Thanks Whip316, let us all know if you discover anything.

 

[Postal]

If I'm not mistaken, the lead contamination is only a potential in glazed pots, not the terra cotta pots you see in tanks.