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fishflyer · 04-06-2007, 11:37 AM

I have been running my mag 9 for a few months now, and just pulled off the foam pre filter for cleaning and noticed the stainless screws on the pump look to be rusting.

Is this a problem? Rust in the aquarium water?

As these pumps are used extensively I was a little surprised to see metal screws when I first got it. But they are so popular I guessed it was all good. Maybe I missed something.
TIA.

04-06-2007, 11:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
fishflyer Spanish Shawl Nudibranch Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 86 Karma: 4	MAG 9 Screws rusting I have been running my mag 9 for a few months now, and just pulled off the foam pre filter for cleaning and noticed the stainless screws on the pump look to be rusting. Is this a problem? Rust in the aquarium water? As these pumps are used extensively I was a little surprised to see metal screws when I first got it. But they are so popular I guessed it was all good. Maybe I missed something. TIA. _________ 30 gal AGA with sump and refugeium.DIY stand, Hamilton 175 watt MH(10K)/2x96 watt PC, Phosphate reactor, UV, Octopus 110 Recirculating skimmer. DIY overflows.