AI Prime HD and rust

[Blue Ring Octopus]

I have a AI Prime HD and I noticed rust at the base of the light bracket.

Prime Flex Arm - 12 Inch

The Aqua Illumination Prime Flex Arm was designed to exclusively work with AI Prime LED lights. The mount is very robust, and adaptable allowing you to use the Flex Arm on any type of aquarium rim up to 1.20" (30mm). The flexible portion of the arm has a silicone coating allowing easy cleaning...

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[Blue Ring Octopus]

So is this a big problem or just put it on the monthly cleaning schedule.
The rust was a lot worse this is after I cleaned it.

 

[X-37B]

So is this a big problem or just put it on the monthly cleaning schedule.
The rust was a lot worse this is after I cleaned it.

Just clean it up. Mine rusted and I just made sure it did not go into the tank. Poor design as the metal is exposed.

 

[Deago]

Just clean it up. Mine rusted and I just made sure it did not go into the tank. Poor design as the metal is exposed.

what did you use to clean , just water

 

[X-37B]

what did you use to clean , just water

Hard toothbrush dipped in vinegar and scrubbed worked well.

 

[X-37B]

I have a AI Prime HD and I noticed rust at the base of the light bracket.

Prime Flex Arm - 12 Inch

The Aqua Illumination Prime Flex Arm was designed to exclusively work with AI Prime LED lights. The mount is very robust, and adaptable allowing you to use the Flex Arm on any type of aquarium rim up to 1.20" (30mm). The flexible portion of the arm has a silicone coating allowing easy cleaning...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

You can also turn the block around so the rust is outside the tank.
Look at the ai pic.

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

Quote. You can also turn the block around so the rust is outside the tank.
Look at the ai pic

Bury head in shame D'oh

 

[Hammy1]

I have been having high tin levels for months, unable to find the source. Running Rowaphos, Cuprisorb and Poly-filter pads (not ideal I know) and water changes with no difference.
Until I noticed all the rust around the Prime Flex Arm mount.
Turning the bracket around will not fit my tank, so I cleaned it up and sealed it with aquarium sealant. It will work!
Time will tell.

 

[Hammy1]

I have a AI Prime HD and I noticed rust at the base of the light bracket.

Prime Flex Arm - 12 Inch

The Aqua Illumination Prime Flex Arm was designed to exclusively work with AI Prime LED lights. The mount is very robust, and adaptable allowing you to use the Flex Arm on any type of aquarium rim up to 1.20" (30mm). The flexible portion of the arm has a silicone coating allowing easy cleaning...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

I would look underneath, in the hole. Mine was full of rust.

 

[Blue Ring Octopus]

I have been having high tin levels for months, unable to find the source. Running Rowaphos, Cuprisorb and Poly-filter pads (not ideal I know) and water changes with no difference.
Until I noticed all the rust around the Prime Flex Arm mount.
Turning the bracket around will not fit my tank, so I cleaned it up and sealed it with aquarium sealant. It will work!
Time will tell.

Some are saying that the flexible tubing is a source of the tin,

 

[Hammy1]

Some are saying that the flexible tubing is a source of the tin,

Do you mean the rubber tube or the actual metal arm?

 

[Hammy1]

This is what I found.

 

[Idech]

Does anyone know if the other arm type, the rigid ones, have the same problem ?