Real Brass Porthole as a Decoration

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  1. BlackPhantom

    BlackPhantom Plankton

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    hello i have a hopefully quick question .... can I or should i introduce a real brass porthole as decoration to my tank? 70 gallon with live rock
     
    BlackPhantom, Feb 4, 2010
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  2. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    Im going to say no.. You dont want any metals that oxidize..
     
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  3. slocal

    slocal Doot!

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    Isn't brass copper with zinc added to it? Cu is bad news in a reef tank.
     
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    Yes, brass has copper and zinc in it. Not a good idea at all.
     
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  5. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    sounds lik a cool idea just cant have inverts.mabe paint it with clear paint.
     
    loneracer05, Feb 4, 2010
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