Testing for COPPER

Ok, just so you know ahead of time I have searched ahead of time through threads looking for an answer. Basically I have determined that a lot of people prefer API test kits for testing for copper. Please chime in on a good test kit though because i do need one.

My question though is how long should i cycle water in my tank to get an accurate reading for copper? Same day? Wait a week or month? Will RODI water be all i need in it to test or does it need to have a salt mix?

It is a glass aquarium and the silicone does not appear to be discolored.
I bought a used tank that has been sitting empty in my garage for the past 2 months. It was empty when I bought it and I have no idea how long it has been since there was water in it last. In the cabinet the previous owner left a feeding schedule in it. It reads that there was an eel, lion fish and an anemone.

Also The sump i plan to test for copper as well is acrylic. Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance

 

Bump..

 

Why do you think copper is in there? But it is very good to check.! You can run a product called cuprisorb(or something like that) and it is supposed to take care of copper. But I don't think you can ever be 100% copper free once it enters the silicone and other stuff.

 

Hi neighbortom,
i have pretty much read that there are products that can remove copper, but I have heard if its in the silicone you will not be able to remove it all. I am on the fence on this one as it seems like a debatable subject. I do not suspect there is copper in the tank, but before i purchase anymore equipment i'd like to be certain of it. I think what I will end up doing is filling the tank with tap water, letting it sit a week or two, then test. I was just hoping for a method to be certain that if there was indeed copper in the tank i was following the right approach at testing it.
I'm not even sure at this point since i do not have a copper test kit if there is any trace in our city water?.?.?.

 

Hello !

Is it a brand new tank or did you get it used?

 

I am thinking if it were me I wouldn't even fill the tank. I would just put like 6 or so inches of water in the bottom of it and let it sit and test it after a week and then if you have the time just let it sit and test it again. If it has copper in it you would be able to test without filling - the bottom of the tank is a huge area and alot of silicone around the bottom and sides so I think this would be a good way to go about it.

 

I would say used considering he said it's used.

 

I bought it used, for the price i could not pass it up.

 

Whoops, I must have not seen that or I forgot it alreadylol, sorry!

 

Ya actually thats what i planned to do, good lookin out though . I figured a foot or so from the bottom. Its got some holes drilled in the back pane and plumbing has not been accomplished yet so too much water would just spill out