Cleaning orange clay bits & pieces for safe use in aquariums

On Sun, 7 May 2006 16:32:29 -0500, Papa Red wrote
(in article ):

Some one threw out a whole bunch of pieces of a very large orange
clay pot,...or two,...How do I prepare the pieces for safe use in my
aquariums?

Was the pot used? Does it have whitish discolorations? If so, there may be
salts and fertilizers in the clay. As long as there are no pesticide
residues, it would likely be ok even in this condition.

By the way folks, I want to take a moment to thank you all for all of
the very valuable information that has not only helped me keep my
aquatic critters alive and healthy,...but also in doing so, has given
me, a person on Social Security Disability, something Grand in my life.
Thanks again. Pax Vobiscum,...~Dean.

Hope you don't get more hurricanes. We a close call with Rita and don't want
to see the carnage on the highways that storm caused even without hitting us.
-E