Brass hurt a reef tank ?

[SnoopDog]

I have only one brass fitting in my tank, that is for the water top off. Is this a problem ??? I noticed it is getting a green tinge to it.

 

[esmithiii]

Brass is a copper alloy, which means it is a mixture of copper (and zinc and other metals.) Because it is a mixture and not a compound, the copper can be dissolved into the tank which is BAD for corals.

The question is how much copper is leaching into the tank.

I wouldn't risk it. My $.02

 

[Anonymous]

brass is an alloy of copper and zinc with the copper being between 55%-90%. this would lead me to believe that brass wouldn't be a very good thing to put in your reef tank.

 

[bowfront]

Brass is made from copper and zinc I believe. Definitely not made for contact with salt water. I would get it out now before you do some real harm to your tank. The green tinge is a bad sign.

 

[Jrsydevi1]

What they said.

 

[tlc]

dont use. switch to a pvc fitting...

 

[SnoopDog]

I will go by Lowe's tomorrow and see if they have one.

 

[Mouse]

Like yesterday........

[ July 16, 2001: Message edited by: Mouse ]

 

[Reefer2b]

The problem is finding a PVC check valve or any type for that matter....one that's works on a 1" pvc pipe.....if anyone has any ideas where I might find one....I suppose I should replace my brass one