Are terracotta plant pots from Ikea chemically treated?

retro_gk · Post by **retro_gk** » 17 Sep 2004, 19:46

Hi,
A friend of mine has a bunch of these in various sizes, never been used. I was wondering if they were fish safe. A person I spoke to at Ikea did not know if the pots were chemically treated...anyone used them before?

TiA

Post by **Barbie** » 18 Sep 2004, 00:06

I've used many types of plant pots in fish tanks, over the years, and unless the pots specifically state on them that they are milidew resistant or something, I wouldn't be worried, as long as they are new and haven't been exposed to pesticides or fertlizers. Soaking them first for a few days in a bucket of water that you change out every day might help your peace of mind though, and definitely won't hurt them! ;)

Barbie

retro_gk · Post by **retro_gk** » 18 Sep 2004, 03:38

Thanks barbie, will soak and use!