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ABS Plastic

Discussion in 'General Plant Topics' started by imatrout, Sep 3, 2005.

  1. imatrout

    imatrout Prolific Poster

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    Is ABS plastic safe for aquariums? I am wanting to use ABS plastic drains to cover my suction inlets. These are 2 piece units used for floor drains and have a housing and a cap that will fit over my bulkheads. Then you can stuff the housing with a sponge and cover it. I know that PVC is aquarium safe, but I am not sure about ABS. Does anybody know?

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    #1 imatrout, Sep 3, 2005
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    Re: ABS Plastic

    Works fine for me and over many years.
    I guess if you do not do water changes or prune plants/cuttings etc, you might have an issue.

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    Tom Barr
     
    #2 Tom Barr, Sep 3, 2005
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    Re: ABS Plastic

    ABS is the chief plastic used for my eheim filter (stated on the product), and I'm thinking most filters would be the same.

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    #3 Stu, Sep 18, 2005
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