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Old 01-29-2008, 02:15 PM
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I have a 120 gallon tank that was accidentally treated with cooper at one time to kill ick. Can I use this tank to start a new reef if I wash the tank and replace the sand bed and live rocks? Has anyone been successful in doing this and can give some good pointers.
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Old 02-06-2008, 01:06 PM
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I'm surprised nobody has answered your question! I don't think it's a good idea to start a reef in a tank that has been treated with copper. Have you taken any action since you started this thread?
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Yes, I have remove everything and washed it down and filled with RO water and coral pro salt mix. I have also tested water yeaterday small to no trace of copper found.
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Old 02-06-2008, 02:38 PM
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Good to hear! Keep us posted if you see any negative effects down the road!
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id say it is safe to run use it
id just test for copper after your next water change and you add live rock and see if it still reads 0 if it dose then you will be fine
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