Screw in Tank, Screwed?
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Topic: Screw in Tank, Screwed?
Posted By: PhotoGlen
Subject: Screw in Tank, Screwed?
Date Posted: October 11 2010 at 10:52am
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I was checking on a fan noise on my 29gal. Bio cube and was taking off the light shield when I dropped all six of the screws. I found all but one. Are there any problems with the screw hurting the tank if I don't find it? It is the screw that came with the tank. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance, Glen. ------------- I honestly think it is better to be a failure at something you love than to be a success at something you hate. George Burns Now two 29 gal. Biocubes 90 gal. with a 40 gal. sump |
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Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: October 11 2010 at 10:57am
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One little screw is not going to hurt anything, Glen.
Even if it starts to rust
Of course, if you do come across it later, take it out ------------- - My Current Tank: 65g Starfire (sitting empty for 2+ years) - * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: Jake Pehrson
Date Posted: October 11 2010 at 11:00am
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I agree with Bob. ------------- Jake Pehrson Murray http://coralplanet.com" rel="nofollow - coralplanet.com http://utahbeeranch.com" rel="nofollow - :) |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: October 11 2010 at 11:05am
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Rust is nothing but Iron in the tank. A lot of people supplement iron for algae growth. ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: PhotoGlen
Date Posted: October 11 2010 at 1:07pm
Thanks to all, but I did find it hidden in a rock.  ------------- I honestly think it is better to be a failure at something you love than to be a success at something you hate. George Burns Now two 29 gal. Biocubes 90 gal. with a 40 gal. sump |
Posted By: chk4tix
Date Posted: October 11 2010 at 2:33pm
I actually disagree, a screw in the tank can be a major problem. I have found cheaper screws are just plated brass, which we all know made of copper and tin. When I was first starting out I accidentally dropped a "silver" screw in to my 120g. I didnt think much of it. For about almost a year, I couldn't figure out why I could keep any corals a live. I changed light fixtures, salt, upgraded my skimmer, installed an RO, and every other thing I could think of but no luck. Then one day, I decided to move my tank for the hell of it. While doing so I found that "silver" screw which all the silver was gone leaving only the brass core. After removing the screw and re-setting up the tank, I magically was able to keep corals alive. There is always the chance that there was something else wrong with the tank, but I didnt change anything else besides move it 11ft to the other side of the room and remove the screw. ------------- Original Crappy Reef Club Member #2 |
BobC63 wrote:Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: October 11 2010 at 6:55pm
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When I do that I have a small magnet on a stick so I can retrieve it ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: October 11 2010 at 7:47pm
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LeRoy Headlee, www.garf.org was always saying one of the three cardinal rules about keeping a Marine aquarium was "No Metal". I agree that a little rust won't hurt a thing but copper is deadly. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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Posted By: ZACH
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 3:39pm
Haha, I have done the same thing on my biocube. I also get that same fan noise you were talking about. Do you know what causes it? Every morning when I turn the fans on they make a loud noise so I have to bang on the cover until it stops. ------------- 29 Gallon BioCube 55 Gallon For Sale |
Posted By: chk4tix
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 3:45pm
Fan noise can be caused by dirty or old fans. If the fans get to much dust build up they wear out quickly. You can sometimes clean them off an they will work fine, but you may find they need to be replaced. ------------- Original Crappy Reef Club Member #2 |
Posted By: ZACH
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 3:47pm
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okay, sounds good Thanks ------------- 29 Gallon BioCube 55 Gallon For Sale |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 3:52pm
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Rattling can also be: - that the screws are not all tight, resolved with a screwdriver or wrench - harmonic vibration, resolved by bumping or kicking the unit - loose screws in the head, also resolved by kicking the unit ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member
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Posted By: PhotoGlen
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 8:15pm
LOL  ------------- I honestly think it is better to be a failure at something you love than to be a success at something you hate. George Burns Now two 29 gal. Biocubes 90 gal. with a 40 gal. sump |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 11:03pm
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It looks like all can be fixed by "Kicking the Unit"!! ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: Corey Price
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 11:26pm
| Hmm, that might work on a few other things around the house... |
Posted By: chk4tix
Date Posted: October 12 2010 at 11:51pm
Remind me not to come to your house when I have problems because I don't want to get kicked in the unit ------------- Original Crappy Reef Club Member #2 |
Posted By: Corey Price
Date Posted: October 13 2010 at 12:02am
| Using Mark's advice on people could result in collateral damage such as bruises, black eyes, and/or broken noses. |
Posted By: PDoug
Date Posted: October 13 2010 at 1:04am
LMBO  ------------- (307)679-7898 Phillip Douglass 75 Gallon Reef Tank |