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06-13-2004, 06:37 PM
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#1 | | Aquarium Advice Addict
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| Fishing Weights
Ok for tank? I want to weigh down some bait for my crab trap, tied with fishing line and a couple of split shot.
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06-13-2004, 07:14 PM
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#2 | | Aquarium Advice Freak
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| I think for a limited time it would be OK, but fishing weights are made out of lead, and it's not something you want in there long term, also once done make sure they are stored safely or disposed of properly. Small children will put anything in their mouth and your expecting one, if I'm not mistaken. | |
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06-13-2004, 08:21 PM
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#3 | | Aquarium Advice Addict
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Originally Posted by reefrunner69 I think for a limited time it would be OK, but fishing weights are made out of lead, and it's not something you want in there long term, also once done make sure they are stored safely or disposed of properly. Small children will put anything in their mouth and your expecting one, if I'm not mistaken. | Sure am, and I keep all of my tackle in the detached garage in a case. I also have a small dog I don't want trying out interesting objects.
I agree, I think short term (over night or 2 days) they would be fine. I'm going to give them a whirl.
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75 gal w/ 75 gal sump, 25 gal fuge with Chaeto and 25 gal frag - 4x65 PC w/ Moonlite on the main tank, 2x20W PC on the fuge, 4x20W PC on the frag
72 Gal Bowfront Planted w/ 2x65 PC and 40W T8
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06-14-2004, 12:15 PM
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#4 | | Moderator Emeritus
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| Some fishing weights are made of a zinc based metal and do not contain lead (like plant weights) and will not harm the tank, but I don't know any way to tell the difference. | |
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06-14-2004, 08:49 PM
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#5 | | Aquarium Advice Addict
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| I used one last night, and I will again tonight, no residual in the jar like rust leaves.
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72 Gal Bowfront Planted w/ 2x65 PC and 40W T8
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06-14-2004, 10:34 PM
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#6 | | Aquarium Advice Addict
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| The trap is set!
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72 Gal Bowfront Planted w/ 2x65 PC and 40W T8
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06-15-2004, 10:49 AM
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#7 | | Aquarium Advice Addict
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| And the trap was empty this morning, so the trap will be set again later tonight.
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72 Gal Bowfront Planted w/ 2x65 PC and 40W T8
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06-15-2004, 11:07 AM
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#8 | | Aquarium Advice FINatic
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| Most fish weight is pure zinc as zinc is much cheaper then lead. | |
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06-15-2004, 08:58 PM
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#9 | | Moderator Emeritus
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| Zinc won't harm anything, to my knowledge, and you probably won't be leaving this in for a terribly long time, I hope, for your sake! | |
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06-15-2004, 09:23 PM
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#10 | | Aquarium Advice Freak
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| Any metal is bad in SW  | |
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