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	Clay Pots
freeblaze Enthusiast Posts: 279 Kudos: 421 Votes: 40 Registered: 27-Feb-2004	I bought 2 small sized pots for my 55 gallon. I have two german rams that tend to have taken territorial rights to each side of the tank. 1 ram to the left the other to the right. Both sides are heavily planted with the middle left open for a future school of some sorts. My question is how do I prepare the pots. These are the standard red clay Wally World pots that I gave 58c for. Any info would be greatly appreciated. FreeBlaze] Last edited by freeblaze at 07-Apr-2005 13:46
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
Light_Bright Moderator Posts: 1156 Kudos: 1403 Votes: 351 Registered: 16-Jan-2002	I just pour boiling water over mine and let them sit for half an hour then give them a scrub with a brush, rinse and put them in the tank. ___________________________________________ If at first you DO succeed, try not to look astonished.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Not sure if you are planning on placing them in the tank whole, or are going to attempt to place holes or even cut them in half. The best way to do this is with a "Dremel" type drill/cutting tool if you are. Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
Sin in Style Mega Fish Posts: 1323 Kudos: 1119 Votes: 165 Registered: 03-Dec-2003	make sure the bits are masonary bits. if you cut them in half use a hacksaw with a masonary blade.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	I just boil them for 15 min & them soak them in cold water. Leave them in water for a day & then i place them in the tank. Make sure that they are new & not used with any chemicals. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	And if you do any cutting or breaking make sure to file the edges as they can be quite sharp. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
freeblaze Enthusiast Posts: 279 Kudos: 421 Votes: 40 Registered: 27-Feb-2004	Cool! I boiled them. Brushed them Rinsed them. Let them dry and put them in. Thanks for the input guys! FreeBlaze
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26


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