Copper removal from live rock

[CPratt]

What are the best methods of removing copper from live rock? I was given bad advice when setting up my system and used a brass fittings thus causing heavy metals in my tank. Getting rid of the rock is not an option for it came from indo and was very expensive. I have removed all fish from tank and placed into a qt to treat for velvet so now would be the best for any drastic measures. Thanks for advice.

 

[Coralreefer1]

Their are good threads and posts regarding this issue on fish disease, treatment and diagnosis forum area.

 

[lapin]

What are the best methods of removing copper from live rock? I was given bad advice when setting up my system and used a brass fittings thus causing heavy metals in my tank. Getting rid of the rock is not an option for it came from indo and was very expensive. I have removed all fish from tank and placed into a qt to treat for velvet so now would be the best for any drastic measures. Thanks for advice.

So here is a possible solution that does not require you throwing the rock out.
Use a quality carbon (such as ROX 0.8) and either Seachem Cuprisorb or TLF Metalsorb UHC. This should reduce the copper amount. The brass fitting prob did not leech too much. You can also replace the sand at this time. Test for copper now and again in a few weeks and see how it goes.

 

[Rcpilot]

I would definitely replace the sand.

Maybe put your rock in a curing tub and add a powerhead. Test for copper and dilute it out over time by changing and replacing water.

 

[lion king]

You can use any of the products @lapin suggested, then as insurance run a poly filter, it will turn color to indicate any impurities and mop the residual. This poly filter, not any of the fakes: https://www.poly-bio-marine.com/products.htm




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