rusting hinges - normal?

[easily_fishstracted]

i feel like the inside of an aquarium cabinet should be rust-proof, but this is what my RSR nano hinges look like after not even a month of operation. normal?

 

[Snake132]

I think that’s not normal . Mine rusted only after like 6 months of use . Try cleaning it off with a metal sponge . And then protecting it somehow . Or just buy new hinges that are better quality .
If you haven’t hot any water on it by mistake and it has rusted on it’s own it could be due to the humidity in the room or inside the cabinet

 

[mjlash22]

Would have to say that doesn't appear to be normal for approx a month being up. My 250's hinges eventually looked like that, but it took 2+ years.

 

[Oldreefer44]

yeah, doesn't do much good to have stainless steel hinges if the rivets are not.