using a file on egg crate?

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  1. Seabeast

    Seabeast Flamingo Tongue

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    I was just going to see if its ok to use a metal file to file down the rough edges on egg crate after its been cut? Could i just wash it off after im done filing? Or should i not do it at all
     
    Seabeast, Dec 26, 2009
    Seabeast, Dec 26, 2009
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  2. coloradoReef

    coloradoReef 3reef Sponsor

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    Just wash it after and you will be fine I have done this many times.
     
    coloradoReef, Dec 26, 2009
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  3. ReefTools

    ReefTools Plankton

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    +1.

    I've used it before on both black and white eggcrate with no problems.
     
    ReefTools, Dec 27, 2009
    ReefTools, Dec 27, 2009
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  4. ReefSparky

    ReefSparky Super Moderator

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    If you're wondering about introducing metal to your water, I don't think that would be an issue. In the plastic vs. metal bout--metal wins every time. Plastic would be ground away, with no metal being liberated in the process. You'll be fine.
     
    ReefSparky, Dec 27, 2009
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  5. dreiling

    dreiling Fire Shrimp

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    you should be good to go
    gigi a dee goo
     
    dreiling, Dec 27, 2009
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