Metal in the tank?

[TomFromStLouis]

I have been trying to anchor some moss to a rock for some time and it keeps coming loose one way or the other. Tying it down will not work now because that would involve removing the rock which would upset too much (it is a big rock). Gravel lasts only a few days before something knocks it off.

So I bent up a couple of larger paper clips and these might actually weigh down the moss in one place for 2-3 weeks - long enough that I could then remove the clips. Any problem with that?

:confused:

[ChilDawg]

Nope. There actually is no problem with putting clips in and allowing them to rust, either...they blend right in...I believe that I saw that in AFM, but I can't be 100% for sure.

[RENEGADE]

rust doesn't matter?!?!?!?!?

[Rometiklan]

Originally posted by RENEGADE
rust doesn't matter?!?!?!?!?

I agree with ChilDawg. I have also read that using clips to anchor plants will not affect the chemistry of the water to any great degree, and certainly not enough to harm the fish.

If you still have concerns with the use of clips, Karen Randall in her aquarium plants column in Aquarium Fish magazine has advocated the use of staples from a carpenter's staple-gun to anchor plants to driftwood (if you have any in your tank). Once the staples rust over, they will blend well with the driftwood.

[riffless]

they really shouldn't effect your tank chemistry at all, and I believe most paperclips are made of stainless...

[ChilDawg]

Originally posted by Rometiklan
If you still have concerns with the use of clips, Karen Randall in her aquarium plants column in Aquarium Fish magazine has advocated the use of staples from a carpenter's staple-gun to anchor plants to driftwood (if you have any in your tank). Once the staples rust over, they will blend well with the driftwood.

Thanks! I couldn't remember the exact article, and all my AFMs are at home.

Riffless, I believe that you are correct.

[RENEGADE]

learn somthing new everyday!:cool: