How much Cupramine do I need?
Use 1 mL (top mark of enclosed dispenser) per 40 L (10.5 US gallons) the first day, wait 48 hours, then repeat. In freshwater use half dose. Final copper concentration is 0.5 mg/L (0.25 mg/L in freshwater). Leave at this concentration for 14 days.
How many drops of Cupramine are in a gallon?
After Treating
| Water Volume | 1 qt | 1 gal |
|---|---|---|
| Cupramine™ Dose (mL) | 0.024 mL | 0.095 mL |
| Cupramine™ Dose (Caps) | 1/210 capful | 1/52 capful |
| Cupramine™ Dose (Drops) | 1/2 drop | 2 drops |
| Impact of Dose | 0.25 mg/L copper Carry out a total of 2 doses 48 hours apart to reach a total treatment concentration of 0.5 mg/L |
How quickly does Cupramine work?
Some times a fish will clear up in 2 or 3 days. It is possible that a fish will still show signs 7 to 10 days later. But yes, the fish should be getting relief from new attacks even if it is still showing outward signs. The new attacks should be blocked by copper.
What is the therapeutic level of Cupramine?
There is more than a four-fold concentration gap between the minimal therapeutic dose (0.2 mg/L) and the toxic dose (0.8 mg/L). Cupramine™ is easily removable with chemical filtration. It is highly effective and safe in freshwater as well as marine water.
Is Cupramine safe for fish?
Cupramine™ is a powerful anti parasitic medication that is notably stressful to plants and invertebrates (corals, mushrooms, shrimp, crabs, etc.). It should not be used in tanks that contain plants or invertebrates for this reason. Fish that are more sensitive to medications (scale-less fish, sharks, rays, eels, etc.)
Can I use skimmer with Cupramine?
Seachem Cupramine and other amine based coppers can NOT be used with a skimmer.
How long does copper last in fish tank?
If it was mainly absorbed by the substrate and rocks then there is always the possibility that it could leach out. However after three years of steady water changes I would think that any leaching out would have already occurred and youy should be safe.
Is 10 days in copper enough?
Follow the directions on the product that you are using regarding dose and time, but it is usually two weeks in copper. Some will say 10 days others 14 days it depends on the treatment. it pays to check the levels using a copper test kit so that you know you are keeping to safe but effective levels.
Is Cupramine chelated copper?
Cupramine™ is a truly better copper formulation that safely eradicates ectoparasites of both freshwater and marine fish. It is buffered and amine-complexed and has all the advantages of both copper sulfate and chelated copper, but none of the disadvantages.
Does a protein skimmer remove copper?
Protein skimming can remove all the amine bound copper from the water.
Can I use Cupramine with live rock?
This copper based remedy is complexed to an organic (amine), hence the name Cupramine. This complex is very stable in water, meaning it is the least likely of all the copper remedies to “stick” to a gravel bed or live rock.
How much copper is too much for fish?
Copper Toxicity to Target Organisms At recommended Cu2+ concentrations of 0.15–0.20 mg/L, free copper is toxic to a number of organisms that are pathogens of fish, including the marine parasites Cryptocaryon irritans and Amyloodinium ocellatum.
Does Purigen remove Cupramine?
I will continue to do WC regularly but would like to obv avoid having to do it daily if i can. If someone has used Purigen for reducing ammonia while treating with cupramine in QT please let me know. Purigen will remove copper and other heavy metals….that’s what its made for.
How long does carbon take to remove Cupramine?
1, so looks like the carbon in a bag in a HOB filter takes about 3-5 days to remove copper.
Should I feed fish while medicating?
Generally, it is fine to feed fish whilst they are undergoing a course of treatment, as long as they are still eating. However, always follow any specific instructions regarding feeding given on the label of the treatment, and do not be tempted to overfeed.