astroboy February 22, 2016 February 22, 2016 I was scrapping algae off the side of my 90 gallon and lost the single-sided razor blade. Can't find it anywhere. Does anyone know, am I OK just leaving it in there to rust, or do the blades contain some sort of heavy metal or copper that would cause problems? Thanks, Mark
sethsolomon February 22, 2016 February 22, 2016 The iron from the rust with increase algae growth. I recommend using a magnet to try and find the razor blade.
AUFishGuy February 22, 2016 February 22, 2016 I would assume its ok. i have one of the flipper algae scrapers and there is a blade on it that stays in the tank. Not sure if it is some type of special blade though
L8 2 RISE February 22, 2016 February 22, 2016 Won't be a big deal if it rusts. Most people keep razor blades in their tanks on mag floats with no side effects. I agree with seth on using a magnet to try to find it though.
hypertech February 22, 2016 February 22, 2016 I'd try to find it so I don't accidentally stab myself with it. The rust is less of an issue. GFO is basically rust pellets and people put that in their tank on purpose.
paul b February 22, 2016 February 22, 2016 Leave it there. I probably have 6 of them in my tank, but as a side effect, all my hermit crabs are clean shaven.
SandJ February 22, 2016 February 22, 2016 You can take a small, strong magnet that will stick to the razor blade, wrap it in Saran Wrap, and use a rubber band to attach it to a piece of rigid airline tubing. In my case, I lost the tiny glass cleaner from my Two Little Fishies nano tank cleaner (about 1" square). And it drifted under a rock in the diamond goby's home. So I put a piece of flexible airline tubing onto the end of the rigid. And put the magnet on the flexible section. I then started fishing around under the rock until I found it.
YHSublime February 22, 2016 February 22, 2016 Just wait till they turn hard, and start fighting with them.
Keraxis February 22, 2016 February 22, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqRLDr03XQ4 found one of your crabs....
Steve175 February 24, 2016 February 24, 2016 "What you do not know, is that I am not left handed. . ."
YHSublime February 24, 2016 February 24, 2016 "What you do not know, is that I am not left handed. . ."yes! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Keraxis February 24, 2016 February 24, 2016 Pretty much... I almost gave away the quote but thought.... lets see who gets it
Bruleyii February 24, 2016 February 24, 2016 Pretty much... I almost gave away the quote but thought.... lets see who gets it +1
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