Stainless VS. Galvanized steel

[Bktgifridays]

Which would be better/safer in terms of a suitable structure for aquatic life?

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[ChewyFlipper]

bare inside the tank or for structure?

 

[Bktgifridays]

Well I was hoping bare

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[Oddball]

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.

 

[ChewyFlipper]

bare inside the tank as in , in the water... or for structure ...
anyways here is your answer read

http://www.ehow.com/about_6735853_difference-between-galvanized-stainless-steel.html

 

[Bktgifridays]

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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[cvermeulen]

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

 

[aquaman95]

Echo echo echo

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[anarekist]

zinc rust

 

[Bktgifridays]

Alright stainless it is! Thank you all! Any issues to watch out for with that?

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