Did I screw up big time?

[fmelindy]

Tonight while working on my canopy, I dropped a steel screw and screwdriver bit into my tank and it has been lost in the rock structure. Did I mess up big time? Will this affect my fish or corals in any way? I realize that the screw and bit will corrode and release iron into the water - will this have any ill effects?

 

[sharkbait9]

i will go with YES. If i was you i would take that rock out and find the screw and bit. a little stress better then a slow death. JMO

 

[emmitt]

Yeah, i second that. You need to get those out of your tank.

 

[bracebldrs]

go to your local auto parts store and buy a telescoping magnet bout 2.00
its a small magnet on a radio antena that extends

 

[fishy7]

Originally Posted by bracebldrs
go to your local auto parts store and buy a telescoping magnet bout 2.00
its a small magnet on a radio antena that extends
YES works like a dream!!!!

 

[coachklm]

i used my mag float to get out the tiny metal balls that fell into my sand from a broken glass thermometer,,,,,,,,,

 

[fmelindy]

Well, the problem is I can't see the bit or the crew - they've fallen down among the rockwork. SO if I can't see them, then I can't use the magnet on them...

 

[emmitt]

The whole point of a magnet is you dont necessarily have to see it. If you put it in the GENERAL area, hopefully it will be attracted to the magnet and stick. Either way, if you have to take out all the rocks so be it. That will corrode and rust and be BAD for your tank.