Lead weights

[Diana S]

Is lead weights bad for fish ?I need somthing for driftwood anchor down.I got some from fish friend.I boiled the heck out of it.I want it for plants.
thanks All ,I love this site. Diana S

[gmd1800]

If you're talking lead lead (element Pb), I would be worried, since lead could leach out in the water and poison your fish. You could try solid plastic or a metal that is KNOWN not to harm fish. I can't think of any off the top of my head. However, I'd stay away from lead.

[Diana S]

Originally Posted by gmd1800

If you're talking lead lead (element Pb), I would be worried, since lead could leach out in the water and poison your fish. You could try solid plastic or a metal that is KNOWN not to harm fish. I can't think of any off the top of my head. However, I'd stay away from lead.

Yea after wrote the post ,I made my mind to use somthing elas.Not sure what.I wonder if I could put suckion thingy on the wood and stick it on the side of the tanks.lolI really need/want my plants on the wood.lol
Diana

[gmd1800]

Suction could work too - you could get string to tie the wood to the suction cups. That's a better idea. :)

[Diana S]

Originally Posted by gmd1800

Suction could work too - you could get string to tie the wood to the suction cups. That's a better idea. :)

lol You said it better then me.I'm glad you knew what ment.And thank You.Diana S