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	Rust in the Tank
Aqua Newbie n MS Hobbyist Posts: 102 Votes: 1 Registered: 01-Jan-2006	Just before leaving on vacation last week, I put together a new 20 gallon tank and set it on the path to cycling. Apparently, there were some wire supports inside one of the new artificial plants. When I returned, the wires had started to rust and left orange spots all over the plant and on some of my larger rocks located nearby. I have removed and disposed of the offending plant. If I scrub down the other stained items, can I safely return them to the tank without any long term toxic effects?
Posted 17-Apr-2006 20:39
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Shouldn't be a problem. However, are you sure that the rocks were just stained from the rusting wire, or is there another issue with them? Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 17-Apr-2006 21:10
Aqua Newbie n MS Hobbyist Posts: 102 Votes: 1 Registered: 01-Jan-2006	The wire was definitely the cause of the rust and the stains. I scrubbed the rocks and they came clean fairly easily. The rocks had been in the tank for a good while with no problems before the addition of the plant with the wire.
Posted 17-Apr-2006 23:22
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	Shouldn't be any problems then. You may want to do a couple or three 50% water changes over the next week and that should clear anything up. Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 18-Apr-2006 02:48
fallenlordz Hobbyist Posts: 69 Registered: 22-Mar-2003	i had that problem awhile back ago to - but not that much rust as you - cheap platic plants but it didnt hurt my fish - caught it before anything bad happened
Posted 18-Apr-2006 08:24


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