Copper in an old tank?

[Thinslis]

Ok so I made a sump out of a 55g tank that has been sitting litterally for years in someone's garage. They didn't remember anything about the tank other then it leaked. Well I fixed the leak and install the baffles for the sump.... but now I'm concerned.... What if they ran copper in the tank years ago? Will this cause me problems?

Thanks,

[murfman]

It could, unless you removed all the silicone and replaced it, it could leetch into the sump.

[kiknchikn]

I'd go and buy a new tank instead of worrying about it. In this hobby saving $100 isn't worth it if you risk losing $1000s because of it.

[mbbuna]

all you need to do is clean the tank well with vinegar.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=861048&highlight=copper

[kiknchikn]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing that mbbuna. Good to know.

[Thinslis]

Yea, Thank you. I've already done a vinegar bath once but I'll do another for good measure =)

[meco65]

let it set with water in it for a week and do a test for copper, if any is still in the tank you should see it in the test.