clay pots

[tcarswell]

I always soak mine for 4 days and rinse plenty then use a flat head screwdriver to the inside corner then strike it from the top this pops out the bottom. And from there I can easily split it in half. Although lately I have gotten over the clay pots look and got some more fake log caves and that cheesy crap my cichlids seem to like it and its easier on the eyes.

 

[KYeasting]

Take a fresh clay pot and put it in some water and watch the pH. I'd be interested to know if anything is affected!

 

[Pharaoh]

They should bother the PH too much if at all.

 

[Dracor]

I used a jigsaw to cut my pots in half. For holes just a normal hole saw. I found like stated above to just soak the pots a few days in advance and it makes it much easier when the material is softer and not as brittle.