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Angel Fingerling Posts: 30 Kudos: 18 Votes: 0 Registered: 22-Mar-2004	my 2g tank that i keep a male betta in, has a light cover that is screwed in on the inside of the tank, there is an air tube in the middle that makes the water bubble up, it's causing the screws to rust and the rust is dripping into the tank. i'm not sure if this will hurt my handsom male, he seems okay....but i am worried.......
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Try to avoid it & maybe you can use plastic screws or cover the metal screw with something. You can also change the screw from time to time, so it wouldn't rust. http://www.geocities.com/alexis_brincat/ http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
Azn_Devil Big Fish Posts: 366 Kudos: 310 Votes: 5 Registered: 30-Apr-2004	try just using a piece of tape. dry off the screw and then put tape on it so it doesnt get exposed to moisture. use duct tape or heavy duty clear tape, dont use things like masking tape or scotch tape.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
mariosim Enthusiast Posts: 207 Kudos: 245 Votes: 20 Registered: 28-Jul-2004	replace the screws and cover the exposed heads with silicone.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Rust is toxic and will eventually kill your fish....se the above posts for some ideas on fixing this problem.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40


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