Recent content by mnonet

Absolutely, I would dump the substrate. I am talking about the tank itself. Shimek claims that you can't remove the copper even from the glass walls of a tank itself. Though technically he is corrrect that some copper stays adhered to the glass, I bet that it is such a small amount that for...

Di you convert a Fish only tank to a reef tank using a tank that was ever treated with copper? Have you had success with your reef or if not do you think the prior copper treatment might be the reason?

Did you convert a Fish only tank to a reef tank using a tank that was ever treated with copper? Have you had success with your reef or if not do you think the prior copper treatment might be the reason? [ August 30, 2001: Message edited by: mnonet ] [ August 30, 2001: Message edited by: mnonet ]

I've got 3 x 55 W on a 20gal growing a derasa clam, several species of acropora, montipora, hydnopora, finger and toadsstoal leathers, pavona, galaxia, and others. Everything is growing, probably not as fast as the would under brighter MH lights. The fastest grower is probably the montipora...

I've got an acrylic 125 that has been set up since 1976 and an acrylic 55 that has been set up since 74. no leaks. However, I've had more than one glass tank spring a leak including in rental apartments. Perhaps a poll would be in order.