What materials are inert in saltwater
 

I'd like to know what is inert when submerged in saltwater--what won't hurt the water quality.

I understand PVC is okay, and (orange) clay pots. What about other types of fired clay? Driftwood?

I'm asking because I want to know about other possible decorations. I know this is heresy, so don't everybody go berserk. :mrgreen:

fired clay should be fine as long its not painted. There is a guy/sponsor on Reef2Reef (gooch)that sells rock like clay structrures and frag racks that are made of clay. I think his business is called Alternative Reef? Try googling that.

I have seen one tank with driftwood. The guy clear expoxyed the entire piece before putting it in the tank. I dont know if it was necessary but it seals the woods from leaching out anything or possibly degrading.

glass/acrylic/pvc/neoprene/rubber/vinyl are also safe.