Using tank for reef setup after QT

kryzzystuff · 08/08/2017, 07:09 AM

Hello everyone,

I wanted to get some input on an idea that I had. I was planning on taking my current 10g QT and turning into a nano reef. My main question was whether this would be OK given that I had used copper (cupramine) in it for years. It's just a basic standard QT (HOB, heater, PVC, airstone). There are no rocks, sand, etc. I plan to discard all of the water, clean the tank thoroughly, and start from scratch.

From what I've read, cupramine doesn't linger in silicone, etc. Nevertheless I wanted to double check to see if there were any other thoughts on this matter before delving in.

Thanks!
Kryzzy

soulpatch · 08/08/2017, 07:26 AM

While it is unlikely why go through the bother for a $10 tank? Just buy a new one

kryzzystuff · 08/08/2017, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by soulpatch

While it is unlikely why go through the bother for a $10 tank? Just buy a new one

Sure, but the one I have is a perfectly good tank, and I have no desire to throw it away. I'd rather make use of it if I can. It would just an extra unused tank if I were to buy a new one.

I am also just curious about the matter in general.

Bill Nye · 08/08/2017, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kryzzystuff

Sure, but the one I have is a perfectly good tank, and I have no desire to throw it away. I'd rather make use of it if I can. It would just an extra unused tank if I were to buy a new one.

I am also just curious about the matter in general.

For a 10 gallon tank I don't think its worth the risk. You could test it with snails maybe.

08/08/2017, 07:09 AM	#1
kryzzystuff Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 25	Using tank for reef setup after QT Hello everyone, I wanted to get some input on an idea that I had. I was planning on taking my current 10g QT and turning into a nano reef. My main question was whether this would be OK given that I had used copper (cupramine) in it for years. It's just a basic standard QT (HOB, heater, PVC, airstone). There are no rocks, sand, etc. I plan to discard all of the water, clean the tank thoroughly, and start from scratch. From what I've read, cupramine doesn't linger in silicone, etc. Nevertheless I wanted to double check to see if there were any other thoughts on this matter before delving in. Thanks! Kryzzy

08/08/2017, 07:26 AM	#2
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	While it is unlikely why go through the bother for a $10 tank? Just buy a new one __________________ 150 SC tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550948 Some have bar tabs. I have a coral tab at my LFS. Life goals.