Serious dangers of salt water tanks and any tank - Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board

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11-15-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by burgerchow

Ok, I'm no electronics guy, but if there was a short in the tank and the water is "live"' wouldn't the fish be dead first, before you get shocked?

That clearly wouldnt happen, the fish arent grounded. Its like birds landing on power wires, no death, but if they where to contact 2 wires at the same time....poof, cooked bird.

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