[sbarbee54]

What is the meralic stuff in them, and is it bad for shrimp or fish....

 

[Imi Statue]

Do you have a picture(closeup) of the stuff in question?

 

[sbarbee54]

No as I tried sucking it all out of the tank

 

[Merth]

The strip consists of two strips of different metals which expand at different rates as they are heated, usually steel and copper, or in some cases brass instead of copper.

 

[Darkblade48]

What is the meralic stuff in them, and is it bad for shrimp or fish....

No as I tried sucking it all out of the tank

:icon_eek: It sounds like your heater exploded?

Edit: Nevermind, I saw your other thread :icon_eek:

 

[sbarbee54]

I mean the metalic looking stuff that is loose in the heater. I do not think it is cooper...

 

[Merth]

If its the type that has the spiral heating element I believe its a nickel-chromium combo