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Old 08-12-2010, 8:06 PM   #1
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Rust Question
So unwashed working in the tank today and a hook that I use next to the tank is covered in rust and some of the bits of rust fell into the tank it was not much at all and but I was not able to remove it, is that ok??

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Old 08-12-2010, 8:07 PM   #2
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Old 08-12-2010, 8:08 PM   #3
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GFO is a form of rust. As long as there wasnt copper in the hook for some weird reason you should be fine.

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Ferric oxide

n.

A dark red compound, Fe2O3, occurring naturally as hematite ore and rust and used in pigments and metal polishes and on magnetic tapes

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Ok I figured it would be ok, just had to make sure!

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Can also be used to make Thermite..

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Is thermite reef safe?

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LoL.. Thermite will burn through a car motor.. Not sure I would use it near a tank..

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Colin...why did you have a hook next to your tank? Were you fishing?

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It would be interesting to see what happens to thermite in water

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