New tank and I am on well water

[scandow]

Hi, I have a 62 gallon saltwater tank. I am on well water and I think it has alot of copper in it or at least I was told. My starter fish and other fish are doing fine but I lost a starfish, shrimp, and lobster. I know you can test for this and which is the best test kist for testing for copper and minerals in well water. I've had my tank a couple of months now. Thanks, Diana

 

[scuba_steve]

yea you prob be ok with fish but any invert will have probs !! best to invest in a ro/di unit for long term success there are many test kits out there most use and like to use these

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_test_kits_salifert.asp?CartId=

 

[scandow]

Thank you for your help, Steve. I'll do some more research into the ro/di Units. I do want long term sucess to come from this. I was given some Suprisorb and a bottle of SeaCure to try. Do you know much about those products? If they are any good or not and how often to add it to the tank.
Diana

 

[utahcutter]

Check Ebay for RO/DI sometimes you can get really good deals on there if your timing is right. I've heard that Salifert test kits are like the best of the best.