as the title says... new gutters put in today to replace rusty ones, but the guys left about 5 litres of fine partic rust in my pond. will the fish be ok, i have done a 50% water change. the pond is about 1500ltrs
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is rust a danger to goldfish?
Started by Andrew, Jan 12 2007 02:26 PM
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Andrew
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Posted 12 January 2007 - 02:26 PM
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sydad
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 08:03 AM
Hi Andrew,
Rust is usually harmless, unless water pH is really low. Under very acid conditions, enough could dissolve to cause iron toxicity, but this scenario is unlikely in a well kept outdoor pond.
syd
Rust is usually harmless, unless water pH is really low. Under very acid conditions, enough could dissolve to cause iron toxicity, but this scenario is unlikely in a well kept outdoor pond.
syd
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 11:12 AM
cool thanks man. they are doing fine and still swimming so iam happy 
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