Old tanks - copper

[schatzi]

Garage sale season is here in the midwest and i'm going to be out looking for good deals on a few small tanks. I can't imagine having any success in knowing 100% that I'm avoiding tanks that have had copper treatments so I was wondering what's the best way to clean an old tank for use as part of a reef system? (QT, sump, etc........)

Thanks.

[joeychitwood]

First, rinse the tank and all associated equipment thoroughly. Use Cuprisorb by SeaChem followed eventually by activated charcoal in the tank. The copper should be effectively removed with these measures.

http://www.marinedepot.com/Seachem_CupriSorb_250_mL_Copper_Remover_Chemical_Filter_Media-Seachem-SC3271-FIFMCHCR-SC3273-vi.html
(http://www.marinedepot.com/filter_media_seachem-ap.html)