Is it metal wire mesh toxic for fish?

[barracuda123]

hi i am making a tank seperator and i found some wire mesh. i was just wondering if i could use it to make my seperator thanks

 

[abaddon669]

If it is stainless steel you have nothing to worry about. If it is the galvanized screen often used to cover vents to keep out animals I would avoid it. The zinc or residue from the ammonium chloride, or hydrochloric acid used in manufacture could bother some of the more sensitive fish and inverts.

 

[uncwnells]

could not agree more with the poster above ^^

 

[CHOMPERS]

Actually, neither ammonium chloride nor hydrochloric acid will survive being dryed.

Metals are not toxic in elemental form (including copper, zinc, and lead). But still, why provide a source to the aquarium. There are always better materials.