Cupramine & PVC

[FishDad2]

I've just completed a course of Cupramine treatment for ich and it's time to tear down my HT. I know I need to toss the live rock I put in the HT as it has been exposed to copper and will now leach absorbed copper back into the water so its useful life is over. But what about the PVC pieces I used to provide hiding places for the fish? Does the PVC need to be tossed or can it be cleaned and stored for future use? Hopefully I won't need it again but no sense tossing it out if it's not problematic.

 

[MrTuskfish]

I just rinse PVC. the pieces I have have been used with copper dozens of times. PVC is used for home use and I'd guess it doesn't absorb much of anything. If you're still worried, wipe down with vinegar. Same goes for the silicone in tanks, the myth that silicone absorbs copper just won't die.
Just curious, why the LR in the HT?

 

[FishDad2]

Thanks MrT...that's what I figured but wanted to be sure.

The LR went in there because I setup the tank in a hurry and didn't have much time to get a biofilter going. As I noted above, it has been 20+ years since I've needed to treat my fish for anything and I really wasn't prepared to setup a HT on short notice. I should have gone to the LFS to get some BioZyme or similar product but the brain was in panic mode. I'll be in a better position next time, though hopefully there won't be a next time.

 

[Monroereef]

PVC should be just fine. Just rinse it really well and let it dry (in sun if you can).
I have reused PVS many times with copper.