Follow-Ups to Answer from Expert Nanetta Bananto

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Endrew wrote at 2008-08-21 03:11:21
Actually, the answer is controversial.  The Sculpey is recommended not to be used for eating (or with anything that comes in contact with food) because if is porous and can be a haven for bacteria.  The cured clay is apparently free of any dangerous chemicals. I am currently debating using Sculpey in my own aquarium.

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Fish_guy wrote at 2008-12-08 13:07:16
I would love to know how it works out.

I am looking at using it in my tanks.

Being made out of PVC and a lot of the plumbing for my tanks is PVC it should be safe.

I  just hate to stick in my breeding tank and find out if it is toxic the hard way

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ClayLover wrote at 2010-03-20 05:39:16
Polymer clay is no longer toxic after baking. After it has been baked, it is more like a "plastic" and is perfectly safe.

(I worked with polymer clay for 5 years)

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Strick. wrote at 2010-05-13 23:18:29
I have heard of people's fish dying after adding polymer clay items.



Polymer clay can leach chemicals even after it has cured -- I would not suggest putting it in with fish, as they are very sensitive to chemicals as it is. Not worth the risk if you care about your fish.

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