heavy metals remover

[bawater]

Just a thought,

Tank crashes could happen due to heavy metals build up

Heavy Metals are found in highest concentration in Shell fish(which is how most agencies measure levels for food safety & environment)- so just like using the NNR method of removing nitrates,

i was wondering if shellfish in the sump or refugium would benefit in removing zinc/mercury/iron/boron/chromium......etc. although at the same time they also use up oxygen/food particulates/magnesium/calcium & a host of other trace elements. i was at the beach/magroves yesterday catching tiny shrimp for seahorses & came across cockles,barnacles in big numbers & of course hermits). i got a few cockles(u won't imagine how ugly they are), barnacles(they look kinda cool flickering in the water column),& clams. They are in a standalone 2ft with old tankwater so that i can see what kind of effects they have ,now i have to find specific test kits for metals

so is my theory right...or somewhere within the right track? i was thinkin in the lines of nutrient export.

Or maybe they will do more harm then good- if incorporated into an ecosystem!. But for sure not in the main tank.

[Stenopus Hispidus]

I don't know much about whether shellfish can help remove the metals you mentioned. Maybe someone here with the knowledge can help. But why don't you use Polyfilters or even Cuprisorb (Seachem) to help take out metals in your tank instead of putting up with what you call ugly cockles or taking chances that they might leech back some of the metal ions in them. JMO

[Tanzy]

I'll prefer to use Polyfilter or one of those resin type absorbers.

[bawater]

true, they polluted the water just by themselfs & stink to high heaven. - more harm than good, so all disposed. Never know till u try though.

[hongqixian]

Just a thought,

Tank crashes could happen due to heavy metals build up

Heavy Metals are found in highest concentration in Shell fish(which is how most agencies measure levels for food safety & environment)- so just like using the NNR method of removing nitrates,

i was wondering if shellfish in the sump or refugium would benefit in removing zinc/mercury/iron/boron/chromium......etc. although at the same time they also use up oxygen/food particulates/magnesium/calcium & a host of other trace elements. i was at the beach/magroves yesterday catching tiny shrimp for seahorses & came across cockles,barnacles in big numbers & of course hermits). i got a few cockles(u won't imagine how ugly they are), barnacles(they look kinda cool flickering in the water column),& clams. They are in a standalone 2ft with old tankwater so that i can see what kind of effects they have ,now i have to find specific test kits for metals

so is my theory right...or somewhere within the right track? i was thinkin in the lines of nutrient export.

Or maybe they will do more harm then good- if incorporated into an ecosystem!. But for sure not in the main tank.

Why do you think that heavy metals would build up? Just curious. Dr. R. S.?

It usually isn't a big problem in tanks.

[B|uEc@rpEt]

Has anyone tried this brand of water conditioner called - Easylife?

I am using it...and I find it not too bad....judging from wat i can see from me eyes.

[bawater]

not a problem- just trace amounts. There's bound to be some in.

Because its an enclosed system- it has nowhere to go- & after some time(i talking years) it may be a problem-just wondering.

& using resins like Tanzy is the way to go- should forget my idea!it doesn't work in practical, trust me. I'm the one who has to clean the stinky tank i tested in.

[LiveRock]

Hello

IMHO, it is best to deal with the heavy metals (copper, iron, etc.) before introducing them into the water rather that trying to get rid of it after they are added.

The simplist way is to use a water purifier for water changes and top-up.

[wsiong]

If you can, get this book titled"WATER THE SHOCKING TRUTH That Can Save Your Life" by Bragg. It is about the serious harm by utility, spring, well and various types of water from various sources that causes most of the sickness suffered by man today due to heavy metals in our water.

It has no relations with aqua keeping but can be applied thru the knowledge learned.