When you transfer the fish after the 14 day mark assuming you’ve kept the copper level at therapeutic (
How long does it take for Cupramine to 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
How long does it take for carbon to get rid of Cupramine?
1, so looks like the carbon in a bag in a HOB filter takes about 3-5 days to remove copper
How long do you treat fish with copper?
Copper measurements should be taken twice a day, with more copper added if necessary As discussed previously, treatment may last 3–4 weeks or more, depending upon the target organism and specific situation Consult with a fish health specialist to determine duration of treatment and effectiveness
Can I use stability with Cupramine?
I’m using cupramine as its reportedly easier for flame angels to tolerate Stability is actually a totally different bacteria than what naturally occurs in an aquarium It will work well if dosed daily through out treatment but will not colonize long term
Is Cupramine safe for fish?
Cupramine™ effectively eradicates Oodinium, Cryptocaryon, Amyloodinium, Ichthyophthirius, and other ectoparasites of both freshwater and marine fish It is highly effective and safe in freshwater as well as marine water
Is 10 days in copper enough?
Yes, 10 days is sufficient if the fish is moved to a clear tank
Can you use prime with Cupramine?
It’s safe to use Prime® alongside any of Seachem®’s products except Cupramine™ If Prime® is added to a tank that contains Cupramine™, it converts the Cupramine™ into a more toxic form If this happens accidentally, you’ll need to remove the Cupramine™ right away using activated filter carbon or CupriSorb™
Can you use Cupramine with ParaGuard?
NO These products interact in the water ParaGuard™ is a reducing agent, which will alter the form of copper in Cupramine™ from its current state (stable and safe to use on fish) to a much more toxic state
What does seachem Cupramine treat?
Cupramine is a superior copper treatment option for eliminating a variety of external parasites such as ich and velvet Cupramine effectively eradicates Oodinium, Cryptocaryon, Amyloodinium, Ichthyophthirius, and other ectoparasites
What kind of copper is Cupramine?
I am rapidly losing faith in Cupramine, which is ionic copper It appears “old school” chelated copper (exs Coppersafe, Copper Power) is actually safer, more effective and has a wider therapeutic range (15 – 20 ppm) to work with
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 Unlike chelates, it is easily removed by carbon
Does copper hurt fish?
Copper sulfate is toxic to very few fish Some species that you can’t use copper with are Koi, goldfish and trout all of which are listed on the label Pond owners that have experienced a fish kill after using a copper sulfate algaecide most likely treated too large of an area
Can I use Cupramine with Melafix?
You’ll have to remove the copper IIRC I would never mix meds If it looks really bad then you could try a dip
How do you use Cupramine in freshwater?
DIRECTIONS: Remove all invertebrates Turn off UV sterilizer; remove chemical filtration Use 1 mL (top mark of enclosed dispenser) per 40 L (105 US gallons) the first day, wait 48 hours, then repeat In freshwater use half dose
Is Cupramine safe for loaches?
Cupramine™ is a powerful anti parasitic medication that is notably stressful to plants and invertebrates (corals, mushrooms, shrimp, crabs, etc)FAQ: Can I use Seachem Cupramine™ in a tank where I’m keeping ______? Freshwater Community Fish Saltwater Community Fish Scale-less fish Loaches Catfish Aquatic Frogs
What marine fish are sensitive to copper?
In my Advanced Marine Aquarium techniques book, I list: sharks, rays seahorses, mandarin dragonets and jawfish as being very sensitive to copper
Does a protein skimmer remove copper?
The skimmer will only remove copper in proportion to the amount of liquid collected – so it is minimal If you remove a cup of skimmate from a 50 gallon tank, you’ll remove 1/800 of the copper dose
Can you overdose Prazipro?
Over dosing will not speed impact DO NOT OVERDOSE – this means you should calculate the actual amount of water in your tank by multiplying the length x width x height and dividing by 238 to get the true gallons
How long does it take for neutral regulator to work?
It can take 24 to 48 hours before you will see a drop in ph, but not down or up to 70 …
Can I use Seachem stability and Prime together?
Seachem Prime and Stability will work great together Although Prime will help detoxify ammonia, nitrites and nitrates for up to 48 hours, there is a chance that you won’t be able to grow enough beneficial bacteria during that timeframe
Can I mix seachem products?
I mix seachem products for auto dosing It works fine Keep npk separate I keep N separate from all the others though (3 channel pump) because when combined, I got bad molding problems
What causes velvet disease in fish?
In freshwater fish, Velvet is caused by either Oödinium pilularis or Oödinium limneticum In marine fish, the species is Oödinium ocellatum and causes Coral Fish Disease All three species have symptoms and lifecycles similar to the well-known parasite, Ich
Does Purigen remove Cupramine?
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 metalsthat’s what its made for When this is over, keep the sponge and ceramic noodles that come with the AC filter somewhere in the flow of your DT set-up