question on copper

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by warlord, Jun 8, 2012.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. warlord

    warlord Bristle Worm

    Joined:
    Jun 4, 2012
    Messages:
    132
    Ok im switching my FW tank to SW and used a plant growth med that had. 0005% copper. I emptied the watrr and took out as much of the sand as i could. Than added new sand and water, will this kill my saltwater inverts? The meds were added a long time ago, i also had over 100 live snails in my tank tonight when i emptied everything.i also had carbon in my filter at all times
     
    1 person likes this.
  2. Click Here!

  3. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2009
    Messages:
    2,984
    Check out a product called cuprisorb,made for copper removal
     
    1 person likes this.
  4. warlord

    warlord Bristle Worm

    Joined:
    Jun 4, 2012
    Messages:
    132
    I will give that a shot
     
  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 8, 2010
    Messages:
    19,652
    Location:
    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    No you should be fine.

    Proceed as normal, with new rock and sand. Have your water tested for Cooper, if it test outside of the normal SW range get some CupriSorb and use that. Quality carbon can be of assist as well.

    No worries.

    Edit: What grinder said. :)
     
    1 person likes this.
  6. warlord

    warlord Bristle Worm

    Joined:
    Jun 4, 2012
    Messages:
    132