Galvanized Pipe for Aquariums

[Jopinga206]

Hey everyone, this might sound like a rookie question, but is it OK to use a little bit of galvanized pipe in my fishroom? I'm building my manifold for my mixing valve, carbon block, and auto-water change lines. I'm using a little bit galvanized nipples before the pvc. I know Galvanized rusts over time, but I think my sediment filter and 2 carbon blocks should help with that right? A lot of people's homes are fully plumbed using galvanized, so I think I'm good, but like I said.. I'm still kinda new at this.. 

Thanks!

[Cory]

I suppose this falls under the, why chance it category? With something that will feed every tank, why not swap it out to something known to not be a problem?  Homes haven't used galvanized since the 50-60s. I'd opt for swapping it to another known safe adapter myself for the few dollars it'll cost.

[Jopinga206]

That makes sense.. I guess I'll rip it all out.

Thanks!

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