murcury poison from a broken thermometer?

[Zectra]

Hmmm. I would start by doing wc's to the tank, and see where it goes. Not really sure if it's mercury or not, I know they make thermometers with mercury, alcohol and some other stuff, not exactly sure what types. I would do some research if I were you!

WC is about all I can suggest! Depending on how far along your tank is, I would try changing the sand out as well if you are really worried about it!

[Gresham]

Originally Posted by Michaelr5

Mercury is silver, not red. A thermometer with a red or blue indicator is colored alcohol. But yes, the little balls that fell out of the bottom are lead to keep the thermometer from floating.

Mike

Ditto +1

[sauce-n-tank]

Originally Posted by Zectra

Hmmm. I would start by doing wc's to the tank, and see where it goes. Not really sure if it's mercury or not, I know they make thermometers with mercury, alcohol and some other stuff, not exactly sure what types. I would do some research if I were you!

WC is about all I can suggest! Depending on how far along your tank is, I would try changing the sand out as well if you are really worried about it!

Thanks for the advice and i will keep doing my research. im just really happy with my tank and i dont want it to just crash on me in the
future