What chemical element, toxic to invertebrates even in trace amounts, must be carefully monitored in reef tanks?

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Copper is lethal to coral, shrimp, and other invertebrates at concentrations as low as 0.15 ppm. While copper-based medications are effective against marine fish (Deals) parasites like ich, they must never be used in a reef aquarium with invertebrates. Hobbyists often keep a separate quarantine tank for treating sick fish with copper safely.

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