C CIBARAMA Registered Member Jan 6, 2005 0 0 0 Jan 6, 2005 #1 Are brass fittings toxic to fish? Your comments are very much appreciated. David from MALTA, Europe)
OrionGirl No freelancing! Aug 14, 2001 14,053 343 143 Poconos Real Name Sheila Jan 6, 2005 #2 Brass is a compound incuding copper, so it is toxic to invertebrates (snails, crabs, shrimp) and can contribute to problems for some fish if it leaches enough copper out. You're better off going with something non-reactive, IMO.
Brass is a compound incuding copper, so it is toxic to invertebrates (snails, crabs, shrimp) and can contribute to problems for some fish if it leaches enough copper out. You're better off going with something non-reactive, IMO.
ChicoRaton Se?or Member Jun 5, 2004 968 0 0 38 Idaho, USA www.hazy8.com Jan 8, 2005 #3 like platinum. platinum fittings are what you want.
FL Knifemaker Arming the Free World Oct 20, 2004 254 0 0 Central FL Jan 8, 2005 #4 ChicoRaton said: like platinum. platinum fittings are what you want. Click to expand... Yah!! I saw them right next to the PVC fittings at Home Depot Why do they sell them by the ounce??
ChicoRaton said: like platinum. platinum fittings are what you want. Click to expand... Yah!! I saw them right next to the PVC fittings at Home Depot Why do they sell them by the ounce??