Stainless VS. Galvanized steel

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ChewyFlipper

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bare inside the tank or for structure?
 
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If you must, go with the stainless. Galvanized steel (especially new) will harm aquatic organisms as it leaches zinc. If using a galvanized tank, it must be sealed against any contact with water.
 
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Bktgifridays

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Well thanks flipper ..but they didnt really mention anything about which would be better/safer for my fish ...guessing the stainless because of the zinc issue with the galvanized

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Galvanized will not work in contact with water. It will leech zinc and eventually rust.
 
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Echo echo echo

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