1/4" Galvanized mesh toxicity???

1/4" Galvanized mesh toxicity???#423042

By Intheswamp -  Wed Nov 02, 2022 8:06 pm
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- Wed Nov 02, 2022 8:06 pm #423042

I've got two trays of sphagnum moss growing that I want to protect from tree rats, chumpmunks, diabolical house wrens, etc.,. I've got some 1/4" galvanized hardware cloth laid flat across each tray, around three inches above the moss. Can the zinc galvanizing pose a problem in regards to toxicity for the moss? I know that I've used it for small cages for CPs this past summer and I can't tell that it has hurt anything. I also know that many growers use chicken wire and other galvanized mesh so I feel it's "ok". The 1/4" wire is a bit more dense than 1" chicken wire, though. My gut says not to worry about it. But...."OCD Me!!!"

Re: 1/4" Galvanized mesh toxicity???#423052

By optique -  Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:17 pm
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- Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:17 pm #423052

Re: 1/4" Galvanized mesh toxicity???#423055

By ChefDean -  Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:45 pm
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- Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:45 pm #423055

As long as the metal isn't in the water or media to where the acid could strip the zinc ions out to be a potential issue, it sounds like you'll be fine.

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Re: 1/4" Galvanized mesh toxicity???#423074

By Intheswamp -  Thu Nov 03, 2022 4:01 am
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- Thu Nov 03, 2022 4:01 am #423074

It sounds like I should be good-to-go! Thanks for the feedback!

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