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Doormatt
10-16-2005, 08:33 AM
From what I've read (only a few places) it's very difficult to test for copper levels.

My FW tank that I plan on moving to saltwater was bought used, and supposedly only used for a few months before I bought it. The silicone shows no discoloration from copper use, and the tank has been copper free (in my hands) for the last two years. Should I be worried about possible copper contamination, or is there an easy way to test?

Thanks!

seashells
10-16-2005, 05:25 PM
Hi,

Pool and Spa stores regularly test for copper in fresh and salt water pools. Either by tab or test strip. Usually lowest reading is 0.1 ppm. I have not tried a copper test on synthetic salt water. I am still new to running a reef aquarium.