Copper Remover

[mohd]

More than 3-4 anemone were introduced to my display tank for my NEMO but all of them die off within 4 hrs after putting in the tank. after a few failed I start to use my test kit to test the water then 0.2 PPM of copper appear in my main tank that no wonder why they reached that sad result.

Some products brand "AQUARIUMA" COPPER REMOVER in my country claims that it can remove Copper / Ironoxide / Aluminum / Lead / Titanium by dissolve 1 teaspoon of fresh water and add directly to tank for each 100 gallon.

After using mentioned product the test kit read 0.2 PPM after using it for 30 minutes the kit read as 0 PPM. BUT This’d a matter that how can I know that the water is really safe for keeping anemone or sea mat?

 

[Lynden]

I find that amazing that they die within 4 hours. By what means do you pronounce them dead?

But if I were you, I wouldn't get any more Anemones. They are (with a few exceptions) reccomended for experts only, and since they often live for centuries in the wild, I think it would be best if that's where they were left.

Sea mats are another story, they do very well in aqariums. But they will close up and eventually die if copper is present. Have you used a copper treatment for fish? If so, I am afraid you are stuck with it. Copper will exist in the substrate and rocks forever, no matter what treatment you use. I would also not use any treatment that is a solid that dissolves in the water, as they are inneffective and often contain other chemicals that will kill animals. They may also simply chelate the copper, cursing you with it forever, as chelated copper is even more difficult to remove.

I could be wrong about these, as this is beyond my specialty, so, my apologies in advance.
-Lynden