Trading my 55gal upright for a 75gal

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  1. CBSurfrider

    CBSurfrider Millepora

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    A friend of mine wants to buy my 55gal upright. I told him to find me a 75gal buy it and we can trade straight up. He's in for it. My question is are there any specific things I need to look for when getting a used 75gal ?? Dennis on here mentioned something about making sure no copper was ever in it but I can't remember the details? I'm sticking with fish and live rock only for the set up. Thanks for any tips!
     
    CBSurfrider, Aug 25, 2013
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  2. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    That dennis guy must know his stuff! Lol. Just make sure no copper was used in it because I know we always start with fish in mind but end up with a full blown reef in the end, especiallyIif you hang with me. Lol.
     
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  3. frankdontsurf

    frankdontsurf Astrea Snail

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    I feel dumb asking, is there something that copper does in a 75 gallon that it doesn't do in a smaller tank? Erm.. Why is the advice to avoid copper?
     
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  4. DSC reef

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    Copper will kill inverts and coral. Some fish as well.
     
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  5. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    Also, get a drilled tank. it will make it much easier to have a sump etc
     
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  6. CBSurfrider

    CBSurfrider Millepora

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    Bought a new corner drilled 75gal today. I started a thread for a progression of start to finish..
     
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  7. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    yay for you CBS!!
     
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  8. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    As long as the tank is thoroughly cleaned it should not matter if copper was in it or not. Am I missing something here??:confused:
    Congrats on the new tank.
     
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  9. ClippersTown

    ClippersTown Fire Worm

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    this... the tank is empty and will be cleaned, why does it matter if there was copper in it before or not?
     
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  10. Stovebolt-V8

    Stovebolt-V8 Feather Duster

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    I agree with Vinny Clean the tank well and don't worry about the small "bits" that might be left behind. It's like the ocean, Take a wize in it and will YOUR fish ever know the effects?! Use some common sense and put things in perspective :)
     
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