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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!!!"

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.

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