Stainless Steel!

[fastcat]

Does stainless steel give off any toxins? I'll be using it in one of my hoods and did not want it to harm my tank.

[LoneStar]

Not that I know of but depending on what quality it is, stainless steel will still oxidize....

[cbianco]

Fastcat

When you say that you are using it in your hood, what are you using it for (screws, clamps, etc...)? There is normally a good non-metal subsitute for many things. Elaborate a bit so we can give you some ideas, :) !

Christopher

[fastcat]

installing 2-18w pc lights into my 6gal. elcipse hood. i need to install a backup plate so the lights can have something to screw into. I didn't want rivets/screws to be exposed on the out side of hood. I have all kinds of sheet metal at my shop and thought that stainless would work.

[cpreefguy]

Stainless would be fine, just as long as it's not in your tank.

[Henry]

Also look into getting your hood clear-coated. I will prevent oxidation and will make the salt creep easy to wipe off. There is a place over by the airport that will do it for you pretty cheap.

[Henry]

or look into possibly a spray-on clear coat at home depot.

[Richard]

I just used an aluminum square rod from HD and mounted my lighting to that.

[bigdscobra]

Sounds like it would be fine, I would go with aluminum if you have some too.

[fastcat]

I think i'll use some aluminum. just thought i'd ask befor trying stainless.