Brass / galvaized fittings can they be used in a reef tank

[Gseclipse02]

Im trying to find odd fittings

I know we cant use copper but what about those

[jpond83]

not a good idea it will bleed zinc into your water

[Europhyllia]

I am pretty sure brass is an alloy (rather than an element like iron) and contains copper and zinc

[aquasport24]

Just ask one of the (veteran) worker from LOWES or HD and they will make it happen for you.

[Neptune@gabesfish]

Like Karin said .. we had a customer that found it easier to use a brass fitting and only one on his reef.. Well after a few months could not pin point why things were not doing well , we had him place a Polypad in and it turned blue (copper) in a short time.With the removal of brass fitting all was well

[aquasport24]

Oh, all in plastic or pvc too.

[Gseclipse02]

Im trying to find odd fittings

I know we cant use copper but what about those

[Kristy]

Sooooo............ are you hoping for a different answer this time, JT? :shades:
http://www.maast.org/showthread.php?64128-Brass-galvaized-fittings-can-they-be-used-in-a-reef-tank

[hobogato]

no metals. any metal, even stainless will corrode in time and who knows what will leech into the tank.

[kkiel02]

What fittings are you looking for? Their are alot of fittings that can be had at irrigation stores if Lowes and Home Depot dont have them.

[aquasport24]

Sooooo............ are you hoping for a different answer this time, JT? :shades:
http://www.maast.org/showthread.php?64128-Brass-galvaized-fittings-can-they-be-used-in-a-reef-tank

LOL...

[Gseclipse02]

Sooooo............ are you hoping for a different answer this time, JT? :shades:
http://www.maast.org/showthread.php?64128-Brass-galvaized-fittings-can-they-be-used-in-a-reef-tank

lol thanks kristy i was at HD and my phone was acting up reason why theres 2 post lol

[Gseclipse02]

thanks for every ones replys ill try different HD maybe ill make it to lowes ...


Like Karin said .. we had a customer that found it easier to use a brass fitting and only one on his reef.. Well after a few months could not pin point why things were not doing well , we had him place a Polypad in and it turned blue (copper) in a short time.With the removal of brass fitting all was well


thats crazy!!! good to know ...

[Gseclipse02]

What fittings are you looking for? Their are alot of fittings that can be had at irrigation stores if Lowes and Home Depot dont have them.

ill take a pic in a bit bought 30$ worth of fittings to see if i can make something work lol

[hobogato]

merged the two threads for you.