shokanti Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 I have always had crystal clear water for nearly months. Added a terracotta into the tank, First did this: boiled it for 2hrs. then left it in a bucket of cold water for 3 days. placed it in the tank, its changing the water to a brown color. any advice? I'm close to just get rid of it. (it was only 1.75$) lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nabokovfan87 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 On 11/5/2023 at 3:48 PM, shokanti said: First did this: boiled it for 2hrs. then left it in a bucket of cold water for 3 days. I've never boiled terra cotta before adding it. Not sure if that plays a role here. I would usually just rinse it as much as need be and then add it. Also, welcome to the forums @shokanti! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 I use terracotta all the time and don’t have the issue. I do not boil it. Do you use wood, leaves, or other botanicals in the tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolstoy21 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 (edited) I also just give mine a light rinse to remove any dust particles or dirt or anything like that, then drop straight in the tank. I use it a lot in a lot of different tanks and have never had any water discoloration as a result. As @nabokovfan87 suggested, I wonder if boiling the terracotta is the factor. On 11/5/2023 at 6:48 PM, shokanti said: then left it in a bucket of cold water for 3 days. Oh, another question . . . what was the color of the water after boiling the terracotta? What was the color of the water in the bucket after 3 days. Were they discolored too? Honestly, I never boil anything that I put in my tanks. I give everything a light rinse and that's about it. The only thing I have ever put in my tank that have harmed my fish are other fish! And I'll wish you a welcome to the forum as well! Edited November 6, 2023 by tolstoy21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanked Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 If you examine your pot closely, is the coloration consistent: inside, outside, and in the drain hole? The pot in the picture could have a glaze or other sealant. I've never boiled Terracotta so I don't if it is possible to damage the finish or leach chemicals out by boiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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