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[Johnny Reefer]

Originally Posted by Gizmo

How do you go about testing or removing copper from a system.

For testing, there are simple test kits available. I have a Salifert. Forget how much I paid for it. Salifert kits are pricey, but you get what you pay for. They are the best, IMHO.

As for getting rid of copper...I maybe wrong but it is my understanding that once it's there, it's there and you can't get rid of it.
When I converted one of my 135g tanks from fresh to salt, 4 months ago, I was cautioned by my LFS to make sure that I did not use any equipment that might have been exposed to any copper medications in the past because, if that were the case, there would be a certain amount of copper left behind in the equipment and that equipment could not and should not be used on a marine system.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I think you might have to start from square one again.

I'm not 100% sure on this, however, and maybe someone else has a different opinion on this.

Anyway, good luck.