stainless steel reef safe?

[pokmijn]

I was just wondering if stainless steel reef safe

 

[sean112280]

I would assume all metals around saltwater will eventually corrode. JMO though

 

[Deep Seven]

Depends how it's used, but generally no.

If it's part of a pump or something and is in constant motion then you're probably fine (ie bearing in a pump), but using stainless steel structure or fasteners inside your tank is not a good idea. It will eventually rust and release potentially deadly oxides(?)* into the water. It will also be hard to clean out after, as flecks of rusting stainless steel can release, and hide in the substrate rusting away.

 

[pokmijn]

alright i was gonna use it as my pluming for my sump but if its no 100% safe then ill skip it cause i was just gonna get some from my work place. thanks guys

 

[mr_X]

it will rust. even using stainless tweezers or coral cutters- if you don't rinse them in fresh water after use, they will rust on you with a quickness.

 

[Deep Seven]

Yeah, stainless steel pipes will eventually corrode and release nasty stuff into the water. It may take a while to poison your tank, but it's definately not safe.