I found another tank in trouble...

[ChizerBunoi]

Wow that is great that you inquiries about the tank and are now able to make things right. Hopefully, the school will have some sort of a budget to make some corrections to that equipment.

 

[Floyd R Turbo]

Got some good info from my RC thread on this subject:

Copper Tank - can it ever be safe? - Reef Central Online Community

 

[Floyd R Turbo]

I also found out that an ATS, like the one I built, removes heavy metals and this includes copper. However Cupramine apparently wipes out the algae on the screen and needs to be removed. So I guess it's down to what the LFS put in there, or just getting a couple of these

Aquarium Water Quality: Poly Filters Filter Media

to knock the copper down.

 

[Floyd R Turbo]

Check out this thread on RC, talks about Cupramine and removing copper from glass tanks (I posted about method for acrylic). Sounds like vinegar wipe-down will do the trick, so buffing should really take care of it, unless it soaks in more on acrylic, then it might be a problem. Also the silicone seals subject is discussed.

Cupramine - Reef Central Online Community

 

[Soundtrigger]

Good job turbo

 

[maxst2]

Any word on this one floyd?

 

[Floyd R Turbo]

Before anything happens, it has to go to the Parent/Teachers Organization board meeting. I haven't heard back from the board member yet. She stays pretty busy. Just heard that they aren't thrilled with the current maintenance company.

 

[maxst2]

bah... red tape.

 

[mr_X]

i don't know what the RC thread said, but i have used a tank (glass 40 breeder) that was whacked with copper meds a few times, as a sump a while later. eventually i put inverts in the system and they did very well. it doesn't stay forever.

that's very sad about this tank. i'm glad you are helping out the livestock.

 

[Floyd R Turbo]

Great to know, thank you X!!

did you wipe out the tank with vinegar?

 

[mr_X]

no. i just filled it up and used it.