pvc cement toxic to reef tank?

[CTaylor]

Hi,
I just had my new tank plummed with PVC. I had someone do it, as it would take me a year to do so. Anyhow, I'm pretty sure some of the PVC cement he used dripped into the tank water. This happened when testing for leaks, one was found. So he patched it up. And I'm pretty sure some of the cement dripped in the sump water. I was upset at this, and he said not to worry, as it is all solvent, it solidifies upon hitting the water. Which it did (I tested that in a glass of water after he left lol). But does this cement leave anything toxic in the water?

*If I have to dump all the water in the system == about 120 gallons, I will, and re'make' it from RODI. Will take 2 days, but if I'm at risk, if someone knows, please let me know. I really dont want to start off with bad water.

Thanks!

 

[bertoni]

I've used PVC many times, and never had an issue. If you're using something rated for water lines, it should be fine.

 

[nereefpat]

I have had the stuff drip into my tank during plumbing work. No problems for me.

Disclaimer: not an sps guy

 

[CTaylor]

I"m an sps person ..
Bertoni -- I know it's fine if it's glued together and dried. But Have you had it drip in? etc. I'm super nervous about this. I know there are toxic ingredients in it. If they all precipate out, or somehow vaporize b/c they are so volatile than great. But there must be something bad left behind (?). Anything left behind just cant be anything but bad << I've always been nervous about foreign stuff getting in the tank water from previous experiences.
Thanks again.

 

[ca1ore]

I think you don't need to worry, but if it makes you feel better just run a polyfilter for a few days.

 

[bertoni]

The toxic elements are the volatiles, and I don't think there will be enough in a drop to do much. They also should leave the water column quickly.

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

I have had cement drip directly into the tank when working on plumbing above the tank without issue.


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[billdogg]

The toxic elements are the volatiles, and I don't think there will be enough in a drop to do much. They also should leave the water column quickly.

I have had cement drip directly into the tank when working on plumbing above the tank without issue.


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This.

IMHO/IME, you are stressing about a non-issue.

Save the stress for when something really bad does happen!