Legit concern or just paranoia?

[redfisher1139]

I was checking the ingredients on my various foods looking for potential phosphate sources when I discovered that Aqueon (I know not the best of foods) flakes contained copper sulfate. Of course, I stopped using it, and tossed it, but I am wondering if this could've affected the long term health of my corals.

 

[hackteck]

wheres your tin foil hat? j/k lol

 

[carey]

Wow, i never thought of the food directly polluting my water. I don't think you're paranoid just real crafty that you would have thought to look at the ingredients like that. I tossed all my aqueon food when i got the tanks. lol

Interested to know the answer to this as I fed less than spectacular food for quite a while.

 

[iDream]

I think if you're feeding right you should see no ill effects.

 

[cmor1701d]

Legit concern! It is used for controlling the growth of algae, mold and fungus, and I believe it is the last 2 as to why it's used. If it not removed I can see where it may build up to toxic proportions in the tank.

I occasionally use flake foods (Formula One) and it most certainly does not contain copper sulfate.

 

[joy13]

Legit concern! It is used for controlling the growth of algae, mold and fungus, and I believe it is the last 2 as to why it's used. If it not removed I can see where it may build up to toxic proportions in the tank.

I occasionally use flake foods (Formula One) and it most certainly does not contain copper sulfate.

I feed Formula Once once in awhile.

I usually stick to Rod's Food for everyday feeding since it doesn't have to be rinsed. Most frozen foods will make your nitrates climb if not rinsed before feeding.

 

[redfisher1139]

@joy13 thanks for saving me another thread about a nitrate spike this morning. Maybe I should also wait a few hours after feeding to test too. LOL.

 

[cmor1701d]

Rods Food is my staple. I feed it twice a week and substitute the flake once or twice a month. Yes, I feed my fish twice a week, not daily. It is better for them when in captivity.