Is ceramic tile toxic to fish and corals?

[SemperSaint]

Just wondering if ceramic tile held in place with silicone would be a cheap way to make dividers and baffels in a fuge.

 

[DrHank]

I'd stick with glass. You don't know the chemical constituents of the tile. Although I personally feel that it might be fine, you're really not going to spend much for glass and you know that's safe.

 

[SemperSaint]

I guess I was asking because I already have the extra tile and could cut it to size myself. My cost would be zero. I'd have to buy the glass and have it cut.

 

[panmanmatt]

I wouldn't think it would be any different than folks using ceramic tiles to mount frags on.

I think the big consideration is what is in the finish on the tiles. What type of glaze was used.

 

[Clownfish518]

I would say no. Ceramic tile and clay flower pots are used to provide a surface for clowns to lay eggs on all the time. Doesn't bother clowns and nems, should be safe

 

[jgking21]

You can get glass at Home Depot or Lowes and they will cut it for you. That's where I got mine for my sump/fuge build, less that $10.

 

[SemperSaint]

You can get glass at Home Depot or Lowes and they will cut it for you. That's where I got mine for my sump/fuge build, less that $10.

How thick was the glass? That thin glass they have at Lowe's may not be durable enough.

 

[jgking21]

I think it is 1/8", but I also think they had thicker. It was for a 20 long and seems to be just fine. The water pressure on both sides keeps it pretty stable. What size are you try to build?

 

[SemperSaint]

It's a 40 gallon. 36"x14"x18"

 

[jgking21]

Well I think it may be worth a trip if it's not to far, the 20 long is 12" wide and my tallest baffle is 8". Good Luck!