neoh's 77g lps/softie reef

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by monkE

that hose clamp is stainless steel... rust will not be an issue

It will rust over time in saltwater.

All of the stainless steels except the best of the specialty alloys will suffer from pitting or crevice corrosion when immersed in seawater.

And I am 100% sure those clams are not the "best"of the specialty alloys.

Ref: http://www.dieselduck.net/machine/04.../corrosion.htm

And a first hand experience:

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...tainless+steel