little_fish
Reef pro
Anyone know if galvanized steel is reef safe long term?
Is Galvanized Steel safe?
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bjohanson1234
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Short answer. No.
Long answer. Galvanizing is a chemical process that puts a layer of Zinc over the steel.
Hot-dip galvanizing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The zinc is more reactive than the steel, so it will be turned into Zinc Oxide. I am not sure if I would want a bunch of zinc or zincoxide floating around in my reef. Also, after a while, all the zinc will be consumed and will start rusting the steel underneath. IMO, it wouldnt last long and might be harmfull to the inhabitants.
Long answer. Galvanizing is a chemical process that puts a layer of Zinc over the steel.
Hot-dip galvanizing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The zinc is more reactive than the steel, so it will be turned into Zinc Oxide. I am not sure if I would want a bunch of zinc or zincoxide floating around in my reef. Also, after a while, all the zinc will be consumed and will start rusting the steel underneath. IMO, it wouldnt last long and might be harmfull to the inhabitants.
motorcyclereefer
I am Graffiti Petey
No, what are you wanting to do?
little_fish
Reef pro
Stop my fish from killing themselves. But i removed it. Too nervous to leave it in there.
motorcyclereefer
I am Graffiti Petey
Short time it would be okay.
d2mini
Reef enthusiast
It was in your tank? Ya, not a good idea.
Acrylic would be a much better idea if you are trying to divide the space or something.
Acrylic would be a much better idea if you are trying to divide the space or something.
