Brass screws in a planted tank

[ukapstt77]

Hello

Would it be ok if I use brass screws in my planted tank?

I want to screw my bog roots/wood to a flat piece of wood so that it stands up and doesnt get knocked over

Thx

 

[howanic]

not sure, but how about gluing it with aquarium silicone instead?

 

[Gfish]

I've used screws in a tank. I chose the green outdoor flooring screws but I'd think nothing about using a brass or steel screw. At the rate of which the head corrodes it can't be adding as much metal to a tank as chucking in fertiliser ? If youre worried about it though, just squeeze a drop of silicone over the screwhead once it's in screwed in.
Best of luck. Show us the result

 

[bigmatt]

Or superglue? Cyanoacrylate is fish safe. I use it all the time for this kind of thing!
Matt

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,
If you want to be really sure they are entirely safe, you need the higher grade stainless steel screws - 304 and 316 grade.
cheers Darrel

 

[ukapstt77]

Thx guys

I'll try and get a pic of it when it's done