Rust in tank

[jmc64]

Hi all

Please can you help, I’m in a bit of a panic

I’m currently doing a Fishless cycle and I used this clip to hold something in my tank and I’ve just noticed it’s rusting! I’ve removed it and it’s been in the tank less than 24 hours. Do I need to be concerned?

Feel like an idiot for using it in the first place, didn’t think about the metal

 

[Dom]

It isn't a big deal. Just keep it out of the tank.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Personally just me, I would throw it in garbage and pretend it didn't happen.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Remove it from the tank, and you will be fine. If you are still unsure I would do a water change to be safe

 

[jadedog]

Thats nothing! you can always toss a bag of cuprisorb to pull it out but that little is nothing to worry about.

 

[jmc64]

Thank you, I took it out of the tank and binned it as soon as I saw it, it was in the tank less than 24 hours probably closer to 12 hours

 

[jmc64]

I just panicked because I’m so careful about getting contaminates in the tank and I’ve only just set this one up, it’s my first marine tank too. I was so annoyed with myself when I saw the rust

 

[Subsea]

I just panicked because I’m so careful about getting contaminates in the tank and I’ve only just set this one up, it’s my first marine tank too. I was so annoyed with myself when I saw the rust

J,
Don’t panic. Contaminants come in with the air as well: carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen etc…….

In my early 55 years of reefkeeping, I operated a 150G Dutch Systems reef tank with steel wool in back chamber, per their instructions. I now dose Seachem iron. Go figure.

PS: I knew that I was a “Rebel with a Cause”, when I dosed RIDX bacteria into this tank.

“RIDX: septic tank treatment”

 

[ScottJ]

Doesn't @Paul B keep a container of nails in his tank for the iron?

 

[jmc64]

Thanks everyone, that’s such a relief. I’ll do a small water change but good to know it’s nothing to worry about, panic over

 

[Subsea]

Doesn't @Paul B keep a container of nails in his tank for the iron?

Yes he does. Actually, the nails are rusting in a jar and when he remembers, he pours rusty water into his tank. He also digs up marsh mud to add to his system.

 

[Paul B]

Doesn't @Paul B keep a container of nails in his tank for the iron?

Of course, doesn't everyone do that?