How Can I Remove A Chemical That Isn't Safe For Shrimp?

[seizethecupcake]

Hey guys,
Last week, I used "ALGAEFIX" from API in my cycled 10 gallon tank. It doesn't specifically state that it contains copper, but I'm pretty sure it does. It does say: Do not use ALGAEFIX with freshwater crustaceans, including shrimp, crabs and lobsters. I've been researching shrimp and finally decided to try a few, but now I see that I've probably poisoned my tank. What should I do now? Is there a way to remove the copper?

 

[ZoddyZod]

get some activated carbon media for the filter and use it for a couple of weeks, that will soak it up and the the media can be thrown away.

nice big water changes wont hurt either.

 

[seizethecupcake]

get some activated carbon media for the filter and use it for a couple of weeks, that will soak it up and the the media can be thrown away.

nice big water changes wont hurt either.

Thanks I already have a carbon filter in the tank, so I guess I'll leave that be and do some hefty water changes for a while.

 

[fluttermoth]

I'd put new carbon in. The stuff you have might already be 'full', if it's been in there more than a couple of days.

 

[seizethecupcake]

Ah, okay. I'm going to clean the tank well, do a sizable water change, and replace the filter media. I'm just going to keep that up for a while, and probably purchase the API copper test kit. I'll get shrimp one of these days, lol. Is there a certain type you'd suggest? My LFS only carries ghost shrimp, but there's a much larger specialty fish shop about an hour away, and they carry several types. They've just received rainbow shrimp and a type called "Rili Red."

 

[CezzaXV]

I'd recommend just browsing shrimp online, seeing what takes your fancy and do a little research. Most shrimp species are reasonably easy to keep.