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I just read that etching your rock in acid might help burn away the outer layer that would have been the most copper intense. Not sure any procedure is worth the hassle for some old rock. That is up to you I guess. Be careful because what may be no issue now may become one again when you...
Not sure but maybe there is some sorta liquid you could add to rock and let it soak?? http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=659 http://www.marinedepot.com/Seachem_Laboratories_CupriSorb_Copper_Remover_Copper_Remover_Chemical_Filter_Media-Seachem-SC3271-FIFMCHCR-vi.html
The sand is in bags right? So set up the rock and figure out what you want to do then you can move the rock over from the other system...BTW you have had some copper problem right? You might want to avoid the old rock or really treat it well to remove any copper that remains in your old rock...
Add the rock first and then the sand. This will keep critters from toppling any rockwork you might have. I put down cutting boards on the glass to protect it from the rock others use starboard. Build your rockwork first figure out what you like then add the sand after you are VERY happy with...
It runs once a week for 20 minutes too to cycle through. Basically you should have it tuned up once a year if you don't want to do it yourself. Daily durning Sandy, shut down checked oil and started back up. After I changed oil etc. But then had someone come in and tune it up last year. I...
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