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    Just finished setting up a new 75. While putting in a pair of clowns that had been in my QT I spilled about a 1/2 - 3/4 cup of the QT water in the main tank (sh*t!). The QT has been treated with a copper solution and is at .15 mg/l. Will this cause any problems with inverts in the tank in the future? This would equate to a copper solution in the tank of @ 0000.16 mg/l. Currently 2 cleaner shrimp, fire shrimp, couple snails. Running @ 90-95 gallons of water in the tank with the sump as well as @ 125 lb live rock.

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    I don't think it will do much harm, but I would run some carbon just to be sure.

    KG

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    I wouldn't worry too much over that small amount, but you may want to consider running a Polypad or similar to play it safe.
    Every electronic device is manufactured with smoke stored deep inside... only a true genius can find a way to set it free.

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    I recommend the PolyFilter....I have to much experience with copper removal. Just throw one in your sump for a few weeks and you should be good to go.
    ...I think my fish just farted.
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    Thanks, ran the poly as well as carbon immediatley as well as did a 20% WC (not that 20% of 1/1,000 th would change much!) and all seems well. No snails or crabs/shrimp exhibiting any probs. The few polyps, shrooms and xenias I have look happy with the new tank!

    Other topic, how do you go about changing info in your profile?

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    up at the top right it says "Welcome, Gobbler" click on "private Messages". The on the right hand menu bar click "edit profile".
    ...I think my fish just farted.
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    dakar - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Quote Originally Posted by gobbler
    Other topic, how do you go about changing info in your profile?
    You can get there through the Private Messages link, or directly through the UserCP link towards the left side near the top of every screen.
    Every electronic device is manufactured with smoke stored deep inside... only a true genius can find a way to set it free.

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