Was I supposed to soak my pot??

You usually should rinse things before you put them in the tank to get any dust and debris off. Keep changing the water everyday for a few days and it will go away after awhile.
 
"Was I supposed to soak my pot?"
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Yeah you should have rinsed your pot. I usually dry it too. :D
 
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