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07/31/2010, 03:38 PM
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how to clean used tank
i am purchasing a 100 gal used tank and the guy doesnt know if there was any chemical or copper used because he boughti t used also. im getting a good deal on it. how do i clean the beep out of it to make sure its usable for reefing?
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07/31/2010, 03:48 PM
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I would use bleach and warm water, then let it sit out in the sun to dry, then use a vinigar and water mix and you should be good to go
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07/31/2010, 04:13 PM
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there is a product called cupsorb that might be able to be used in conjunction with some carbon in a filter to suck up any remaining copper that may be leaching out of silcone ect.
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07/31/2010, 06:59 PM
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After all your cleaning, set it up and let it run for a week or so. Then test for copper. If you have any, run carbon and cuprisorb to pull it out. I wouldn't use it for a reef until you know there is no copper.
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07/31/2010, 10:22 PM
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what test kit do i use to test for copper. and just copper needs to be tested?
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07/31/2010, 10:29 PM
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Oxyclean is much safer than bleach, disinfects just as well & is totally non-toxic, so needs just a little rinsing.
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08/01/2010, 07:07 AM
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08/01/2010, 07:41 AM
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i was allways was told that you cant get copper out of the silicone, not sure how true that is either, i will be watching this one.
i would fill tank with RO water at least half way add a power head and test for copper in a week, a local fish store should test for you if you dont want to buy a test kit for this make sure its a fresh water test though because you wont have salt in the water yet you have to use RO because your tap might have copper in it
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08/01/2010, 10:23 AM
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You could always test your tap for copper, before waisting all that RO.
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08/01/2010, 06:49 PM
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ill test my fresh water for copper before and then will test the tank and let you guys know!
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08/01/2010, 08:17 PM
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