A AquaVaj Member Jul 18, 2011 #1 Joined Apr 3, 2011 Messages 396 Likes 5 Points 18 Location Fontana Jul 18, 2011 #1 Along with the DT I was given a QT that was treated with copper and other chemicals. I have since taken down the QT and want to use some of the LR from it for my DT. What do I need to do to make them safe for the DT?
Along with the DT I was given a QT that was treated with copper and other chemicals. I have since taken down the QT and want to use some of the LR from it for my DT. What do I need to do to make them safe for the DT?
Drew Shark Member Jul 18, 2011 #2 Joined Jun 27, 2010 Messages 966 Likes 3 Points 18 Location N. Tustin, CA Jul 18, 2011 #2 I wouldn't do it, it is too likely that some of the chemicals will still be in it even if you soak it in some bleach.
I wouldn't do it, it is too likely that some of the chemicals will still be in it even if you soak it in some bleach.
reef_doug New member Jul 19, 2011 #3 Joined Jun 30, 2007 Messages 366 Likes 0 Points 0 Location Hesperia/Apple Valley Jul 19, 2011 #3 I wouldn't do it either. The copper is in the LR and will leach out, even if cooked or soaked in bleach and throughly dried out. BTW... not a good idea to have LR in a QT tank anyway, use pieces of PVC pipe instead.
I wouldn't do it either. The copper is in the LR and will leach out, even if cooked or soaked in bleach and throughly dried out. BTW... not a good idea to have LR in a QT tank anyway, use pieces of PVC pipe instead.
D danagui 2 Jul 19, 2011 #4 Joined Jan 29, 2011 Messages 2,719 Likes 25 Points 0 Location Anaheim Jul 19, 2011 #4 LR is a med sponge....especially copper....u would just poison ur tank...toss the rock...or give it to someone with a FOWLR tank
LR is a med sponge....especially copper....u would just poison ur tank...toss the rock...or give it to someone with a FOWLR tank
