I have a bunch of coral (actual coral, not rock) from a DT some 30+ years ago that was treated repeatedly with copper at the time. The coral has been sitting idle since then, mostly decorative pieces around the house or in a bin because I might use it again someday...
Someday has come, starting up a new tank and would like to use this coral in addition to the Marco rock base I have started. I do plan to have inverts in addition to fish LPS / SPS coral etc. I don't want the possible copper to preclude me from adding anything to this tank.
Will the previous copper treatments to the coral (30 years ago) cause me trouble in this new tank? Can I just monitor and treat with Cuprisorb etc if needed or is this just not worth the risk because I'm asking for all kinds of trouble from the start with a brand new system?
Please note - I would not seek out once-living coral that came from a reef at this point. I would just like to use what I have already if it's possible.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Someday has come, starting up a new tank and would like to use this coral in addition to the Marco rock base I have started. I do plan to have inverts in addition to fish LPS / SPS coral etc. I don't want the possible copper to preclude me from adding anything to this tank.
Will the previous copper treatments to the coral (30 years ago) cause me trouble in this new tank? Can I just monitor and treat with Cuprisorb etc if needed or is this just not worth the risk because I'm asking for all kinds of trouble from the start with a brand new system?
Please note - I would not seek out once-living coral that came from a reef at this point. I would just like to use what I have already if it's possible.
Thanks for your thoughts.