I've got a 55 gallon with 3-4 inches of sand in which I'd like to put my soft shell turtle (4-5 in) and some Pumpkinseed Sunfish. Previously I'd treated the tank with copper safe or some other copper treatment for parasites, the tank has been dry and empty for about 2-3 months. Is washing the sand sufficient to get the copper out or is there something else I need to do? Or is tossing the sand the best alternative?
Mike Lucas
removing copper
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Guest_keepnatives_*
, Nov 10 2006 12:54 AM
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#1 Guest_keepnatives_*
Posted 10 November 2006 - 12:54 AM
#2 Guest_dsmith73_*
Posted 10 November 2006 - 08:11 AM
I am no expert on this, but activated carbon would remove the copper quickly. I would suggest stirring the sand periodically to ensure that there are no remaining pockets.
#3 Guest_julnj2_*
Posted 11 December 2006 - 01:37 PM
Marine poly filter works good, it turns blue with copper
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