Copper

[macpegg]

If i had a tank that had copper based treatments added say 7 months ago, and the tank was emptied and cleaned.. Can i use this tank for marine, or would there still be traces of copper in the tank from.. say the silicone? if so how can i get rid of the copper that maybe in this tank? is there some type of copper sponge that can be bought?

thx in advance.. again...

 

[steelhealr]

Hi..I'd fill it with water...let it stand a few days, then test the water for copper. I do believe that there are copper binders but I have no experience with them. SH

 

[macpegg]

Hi..I'd fill it with water...let it stand a few days, then test the water for copper. I do believe that there are copper binders but I have no experience with them. SH

I bought i think its called Polyfillas (i think thats how its spelt) over the weekend, it extracts copper from the water.. so far so good

 

[john27]

HI,
Polyfilters do remove copper from tank water. If there is copper in your tank it turns yhe polyfilter a certain colour (look in the instructions)

john.....