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Old 11-06-2011, 01:00 AM
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the ansewer is no......do not use the tank for a reef
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Old 11-06-2011, 01:06 AM
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you can run CupriSorb if it's just the tank. If it's in the powerhead, any filters, plumbing, etc, I'd buy new. Not worth losing stuff over it.
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Old 11-06-2011, 01:11 AM
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you can run CupriSorb if it's just the tank. If it's in the powerhead, any filters, plumbing, etc, I'd buy new. Not worth losing stuff over it.
and a new 10g tank is like $20.....
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Old 11-06-2011, 01:22 AM
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and a new 10g tank is like $20.....
oh... I didn't even look at the tank size. Dude!! get a new one... no question about it.
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Old 11-06-2011, 01:29 AM
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based on the relative low cost of glass tanks and the high cost of SPS, not worth the risk
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Old 11-06-2011, 01:52 AM
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and a new 10g tank is like $20.....

have to agree with doug a new tank is only like 20 bucks top and def not worth the risk hell i wouldnt risk it if it was any tank for that matter
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