Dropped a tiny screw in my tank!!!

Jonreefer · Jun 25, 2020

so wait. its stainless steel screw and everyone is freaking out. But no one has any issues with SS prop shafts in pumps, SS screws in submersible pumps. Having blades on your glass scrapers just sitting in the tank. a tiny screw isn't going to do squat.

AZMSGT · Jun 25, 2020

Jonreefer said:
so wait. its stainless steel screw and everyone is freaking out. But no one has any issues with SS prop shafts in pumps, SS screws in submersible pumps. Having blades on your glass scrapers just sitting in the tank. a tiny screw isn't going to do squat.

My screws in my pumps are titanium.

Jonreefer · Jun 25, 2020

AZMSGT said:
My screws in my pumps are titanium.

that's great. but there is PLENTY of equipment that uses SS in them. if SS caused that much of an issues probably 65% of peoples tanks would probably crash on a regular basis

mfollen · Jun 25, 2020

I don’t know ( I really mean that, it’s uncertain what the screw may be exactly and I’m not an expert) but look at the stainless fragging tools we have. How many of those rust?

If it’s not designed to be in a marine environment, it just wouldn’t be worth the risk for me.

Red Leader · Jun 25, 2020

You're screwed.

schneidergarrettt60 · Jun 25, 2020

I have a few screws loose too but that is mostly in my head..
I don't think I would worry much about it.
Good luck

Fish E · Jun 25, 2020

AZMSGT said:
Dude, read the OPs original post.. they aren't magnetic.

My mistake dude, I read it over too quickly. Dude. Was simply trying to help dude. Dude.

chet31 · Jun 25, 2020

Had a 1" screw from the canopy fall into the tank (120 gal) somewhere among the rocks a few years ago. Couldn't find it no matter what trick I tried. Didn't create any issues. Did run carbon 24/7 though.

vetteguy53081 · Jun 25, 2020

Ive had a screw fall and just left it alone with no ill effects even with ICP test.
If you must retrieve it, I recommend a cheap magnet from Wmart or harbor freight as it too may rust after you use it.

H@rry · Jun 25, 2020

Unless it's brass I wouldn't worry about it. I've dropped screws in the tanks off and on for 20 years and never noticed any problem.

62518161 · Jun 25, 2020

Fish E said:
My mistake dude, I read it over too quickly. Dude. Was simply trying to help dude. Dude.

Dude!

Texas Rick · Jun 25, 2020

Mmm, there’s a small fragment of a razor blade in mine. Been there for months. Haven’t hurt the fish or the coral. Don’t know where it’s at. I Wouldn’t worry about it.