Rinsing OK for empty tank that had previous cupramine treatment?

[randy123]

I think rinsing should be okay...if it were me, I would maybe use some "prime" etc in the rinse water and maybe let it soak for an hour...

[daniella3d]

Good idea as Prime is said to detoxify heavy metal. Better be safe than sorry!

Originally Posted by randy123

I think rinsing should be okay...if it were me, I would maybe use some "prime" etc in the rinse water and maybe let it soak for an hour...

If it were me I would strip all silicone and reseal as the copper would have been absorbed by the silicone and then it will leach into the water again killing any inverts in the tank. The same way it would from rack that was in a tank that was treated with coppermine.

Bill

[Aquattro]

Tony, I'd try real hard to find something else. Maybe go buy some cheap garbage cans...

[MitchM]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

.... Maybe go buy some cheap garbage cans...

...or not.

I'd go find something else too.

Mitch

[lastlight]

I have a bunch of pails Tony but I'm sure you can find something better and likely have a bunch of pails too.

[shrimpchips]

If you can find the really big bags they use at fish markets, you can line the tank with them instead (I'd double up if possible).