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DaveK · 08-09-2007, 02:34 AM

The big problem with copper and live rock is that the copper gets absorbed by the live rock and will leach it back into the system, slowly over a long period of time. This just about ruins it for use in a reef tank. It will prevent most coral related livestock from growing on it.

With hyposalinity, you'll kill most of the live material on the live rock. This can cause a massive ammonia spike. However, at least the rock can still host new growth.

Treatment using hyposalinity usually reduces SG, slowly over several days, from a normal 1.025 to about 1.012, and holding it there for about 4 weeks.

This is why it's best to always treat in a quarantine tank.

08-09-2007, 02:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
DaveK Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelpahia, PA Posts: 662 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Copper and liverock? The big problem with copper and live rock is that the copper gets absorbed by the live rock and will leach it back into the system, slowly over a long period of time. This just about ruins it for use in a reef tank. It will prevent most coral related livestock from growing on it. With hyposalinity, you'll kill most of the live material on the live rock. This can cause a massive ammonia spike. However, at least the rock can still host new growth. Treatment using hyposalinity usually reduces SG, slowly over several days, from a normal 1.025 to about 1.012, and holding it there for about 4 weeks. This is why it's best to always treat in a quarantine tank.