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loulou Hobbyist Posts: 81 Kudos: 74 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Nov-2005	i have been using these to sink veges when feeding them to my fish/snails and have noticed there is some corrosion on them, is this just from my hard water?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	Many plant weights are an alloy of some sort, and some still contain lead. They're not a good choice for much of anything to do with an aquarium. A plastic suction cup veggie clip is a much better alternative. Many metals will corrode when exposed long term to water, it's just inevitable unless certain steps are taken, but they're usually reserved for boats. Either way, it's not good, so take out that weight and toss it
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	I dont know about that veggie clip thing, but how about using a clean rock/pebble & tying string around the veggies & pebble? That may work
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
openwater Fish Addict Posts: 565 Kudos: 551 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2004	I used the vege clip at one time and they where a pain. I went out and bought a big bag of elastic bands and some round rocks about 1-2" around and been using that system since.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
loulou Hobbyist Posts: 81 Kudos: 74 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Nov-2005	ive only got big rocks and i too have a vege clip but think its a pain too. i just remembered i have a bag of smooth smallish pebbles in the garage i will hopefully find a suitable sized one. thanks guys/:'
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
Sponge_Bob Banned Posts: 171 Kudos: 176 Votes: 11 Registered: 16-Dec-2005	Go to your local $1 store and buy a lil' bag of marbles ( glass balls / toy )... a little cloth / mesh and 2 elastic bands. Easy breezy !
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:53
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I use a rubber band and a small smooth rock to hold food, for the lettuce I just sit it on top of the letuce leaf. I have seen the clips used but I have never bought one. Other vegies I squash some and the others either sink or float. Have a look in [link=My Profile]http:// www.fishprofiles.com/interactive/forums/profile.asp?userid=6741" style="COLOR: #00FF00[/link] for my tank info [link=Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tanks]http://photobucket.com/albums/b209/keithgh/Betta%20desktop%20tank/" style="COLOR: #00FF00[/link] Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
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