AussieRicho Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) I was wondering whether a Porcelain floor tile would be safe to use within an aquarium. I am building a Turtle dock and I have seen people using tiles as their base. This tile will be hovering above the water level, so it won't be wet 24/7. However, I have been thinking about adding a shallow water section to the dock as well and was hoping to use the same tile (this would be submerged 24/7). Here is a image of the dock I have built so far. Here is a link to the tile that has been purchased and shown within the photos above: Cotto 30 x 30cm Palatino Metal Porcelain Floor Tile I/N 6660458 | Bunnings Warehouse Edited April 30, 2014 by AussieRicho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishfish Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Would Perspex be an easier and safer way to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFishkeeper Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Mate, I have been using wall and floor tiles as breeding platforms in my tanks for years without any problems Cheers, Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieRicho Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Where I am, to get perspex cut to size would be much more costly than a $3 tile. But it would be safer yes. If Doug has been using them I might take the plunge and just use them. I can always place in the Bath tub and test the water after a day or two before placing in the tank I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smicko Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Hi mate, they are fine to use. I make breeding caves for catfish and have them flat in tanks for fish to lay eggs on. Cheers mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lousangels Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 hi, just give them a scrub to make sure theres no dust or dirt left on them if you get them from bunnings they sometimes also have slate pieces, they work well too cheers david Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieRicho Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Cheers guys! Very much appreciate the help. My Turtles will be more than happy with the good news Thanks, Dwayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubby Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Porcelain is inert and safe, people have been drinking and eating off it for centuries. The Chinese first perfected it in the Shang Dynasty back in 1600 BC. One of its main ingredients is kaolin which people take for the runs. So yeah its as safe as glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
