Wire Mesh ( HELP )

**louislkl** · 17th Sep 2009, 19:58

Hi , i have just bought a huge wire mesh today ... which could fit in my 3ft tank ... But the only problem is that the mesh will rust , mind if anyone could give me some idea what can be done to coat over it before i get them into my tank ?

Thanks in advance ...

**EddyTing** · 17th Sep 2009, 21:36

I wont use it if I were you bro...I don't think there's any coat that will last if you dip those in water.

**louislkl** · 17th Sep 2009, 21:58

Originally Posted by EddyTing

I wont use it if I were you bro...I don't think there's any coat that will last if you dip those in water.

OMG , Its quite expensive man ... What a waste ... HELP , anyone out there ... If you guys know any aquarium use coating or spray can introduce to me man ...

**NingNing** · 18th Sep 2009, 08:59

usually people if don't want metal to rust, they apply a layer of paint or coat it with laquar. both will kill shrimps and fish.

so... better not use it.. by the way, even coated with paint, the chances of rust is also there. if in constant contact with water, the paint will deteriote over time. then the metal will rust.

next time when you buy, the safest bet is to get plastic mesh. then weigh it down by tying a fishing weight to it.

**eviltrain** · 18th Sep 2009, 09:33

I agree with Ning Ning. NEVER EVER get something that will or already rusty in the water. Well, you still can use the wire mesh for bbq at least.

**barmby** · 18th Sep 2009, 11:32

It is going to cost you alot more to coat the mesh. Anyway, you may go to AMK industrial park to have it done - nickel plating, or hard - chrome plating. It is going to be expensive as I am sales engineer in this field.

Goto: http://www.kongheng.com.sg/kh_contactus.htm

**xaine** · 18th Sep 2009, 11:42

Chemical coating might leech contents into the water, while metal coating is not going to be cost effective.
So one way or another, it doesn't justify doing that.
Not every kind of mesh is suitable for aquatic use, and we mainly use Aluminum based which takes a long time to corrode, and leeches little.
So the next time when you get something of this, ensure you verify the contents.

**barmby** · 18th Sep 2009, 11:53

Actually Sungei Road, there are a few hardware shops that sell mesh that is kinda stainless steel type that never seem to corrode as I have them for years.

**felix_fx2** · 18th Sep 2009, 12:17

Originally Posted by barmby

It is going to cost you alot more to coat the mesh. Anyway, you may go to AMK industrial park to have it done - nickel plating, or hard - chrome plating. It is going to be expensive as I am sales engineer in this field.

Goto: http://www.kongheng.com.sg/kh_contactus.htm

Bro he bought the BBQ type of mesh i belive, i do agree that doing plating is not worth due to costing higher then getting a SS mesh.

next time when you buy, the safest bet is to get plastic mesh. then weigh it down by tying a fishing weight to it.

I never saw the ones which i wanted when i went my near-by hardware shop

**louislkl** · 18th Sep 2009, 16:40

Very sad man ... I manage to exchange goods from that shop as item sold cannot be refund ... fair enough ... At least i need not lose that much ...

Originally Posted by barmby

Actually Sungei Road, there are a few hardware shops that sell mesh that is kinda stainless steel type that never seem to corrode as I have them for years.

Hi brother , mind if i can have the full address that sells custom sized stainless steel mesh ? Or anyone knows where can i get these mesh i looking for ... I looking those very firm and flat kind , not those soft kind ... i need of size 85cm by 45cm and i will need 2 pieces ... Thanks in advance ...

Thanks bros up there who had given me some ideas ... Really gradeful ...

**NingNing** · 18th Sep 2009, 16:46

Originally Posted by eviltrain

I agree with Ning Ning. NEVER EVER get something that will or already rusty in the water. Well, you still can use the wire mesh for bbq at least.

HAHA!! nice one bro.. yup.. louis.. u can use it for bbq.. but it'll be a very expensive mesh for bbq tho.. haha..

**NingNing** · 18th Sep 2009, 16:47

Originally Posted by louislkl

Very sad man ... I manage to exchange goods from that shop as item sold cannot be refund ... fair enough ... At least i need not lose that much ...

Hi brother , mind if i can have the full address that sells custom sized stainless steel mesh ? Or anyone knows where can i get these mesh i looking for ... I looking those very firm and flat kind , not those soft kind ... i need of size 85cm by 45cm and i will need 2 pieces ... Thanks in advance ...

Thanks bros up there who had given me some ideas ... Really gradeful ...

bro. if you want a stainless steel mesh that you can cut to size, buy a steel cutter and get the stainless steel mesh from any hardware store. (please ask if it's stainless steel) then measure and cut. that's what alot of bros are doing to sell moss tied to mesh.

**barmby** · 19th Sep 2009, 12:05

louislkl, the shops are near the stretch where Ah Boy Motorcycle shop is. Over there, you can find TheBen timer at $15/-

**louislkl** · 20th Sep 2009, 19:06

Originally Posted by NingNing

HAHA!! nice one bro.. yup.. louis.. u can use it for bbq.. but it'll be a very expensive mesh for bbq tho.. haha..

Hey Ning ... I guess i'm not going BBQ aone yea .. want to join me ? Wahahahahahahahaahhaha

**louislkl** · 20th Sep 2009, 19:09

Originally Posted by barmby

louislkl, the shops are near the stretch where Ah Boy Motorcycle shop is. Over there, you can find TheBen timer at $15/-

Thanks alot for the tips Brother Barmby ... I will drop by one day to take a look or maybe source it out somewhere else ... I wonder if SeaView have them as i might be heading down tommorrow ... Wish me luck guys .. wahhahaah