You can treat the fish for as few as 9 days in copper if you transfer them immediately to a clean quarantine tank It is typically recommended to treat for a little longer to allow some margin which is why I prefer 14 days The other option is to treat in copper for 30 days
Should I treat new fish with copper?
Copper is a toxin The idea of using copper is to “almost” kill your fish Hopefully, this will kill the parasite and not do lasting harm to your fish It’s not “good” for the fish, but sometimes it’s necessary
Are fish sensitive to copper?
Many fish are sensitive to copper and may become intoxicated at concentrations required to control pathogens Copper concentrations in treatment tanks must be measured frequently to ensure that levels are therapeutic but not toxic changes in copper concentration
How long does it take for copper to kill marine velvet?
Most sources recommend an ionic copper level of between 015 and 02 parts per million for a minimum of 14 days
Is 10 days in copper enough?
Yes, 10 days is sufficient if the fish is moved to a clear tank
Is copper bad for aquarium?
Because copper does not discolor the water, it is a preferred treatment for use in display aquaria Chronic copper exposure will also adversely affect fish health Sublethal and toxic levels of copper damage gills and other tissues of fish, and also are known to depress the immune system
How much is copper quarantine tank?
20 – 30 ppm (just slightly lower than Cupramine), so you should be able to use either a Seachem or Salifert copper test kit to measure it
How long should fish be quarantined?
How long should I quarantine my fish? Most hobbyists will keep their fish in quarantine for at least 2 to 4 weeks During that time, they often treat for parasites with a copper-based treatment for 14-21 days, and only treat for bacterial infections if there are obvious symptoms (ragged fins, red spots, etc)
What saltwater 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
How much copper can fish tolerate?
Do not use in conjunction with any other medication If the aquarium has ever been treated with an ionic copper (eg copper chloride, sulfate or citrate), test copper level after initial dosing Although most fish tolerate Cupramine to 08 mg/L, it is not advisable to exceed 06 mg/L copper
Is copper OK for goldfish?
Copper is poison for Koi and goldfish and in little time after applying a copper based product to a Koi or goldfish pond, those fish will surely die May 10, 2013
Can fish live in copper bowls?
The safe level of copper for fish is 65 times lower than for humans Fish show stress with copper levels of 02 ppm, whereas humans are said to be OK with 13 ppm of copper in our drinking water Nothing containing exposed metals should ever be placed inside an aquarium with fish and plants
How do I get copper out of my fish tank?
How to Remove Copper From a Saltwater Aquarium Perform a partial water change of 20 to 30 percent Turn on the cold water and let it flow out of your faucet for a couple of minutes before collecting it in a gallon-sized container Test the water with your copper test kit
Does carbon remove copper Safe?
Do I need to remove carbon when I use Coppersafe? Activated carbon is safe to use during treatment with Coppersafe Our formula uses chelated copper which isn’t readily adsorbed by carbon It is recommended to remove other types of chemical filtration including resins and other heavy metal adsorbing filter pads
Will marine ich cure itself?
No It may fall off only to reproduce and it will eventually get all your fish If they are healthy they can fight it off but it will always be in your tank waiting for a stressor to take advantage and kill them
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 should I keep my fish in Cupramine?
I personally treat for 4 weeks and then 4 more weeks to observe and make sure they are parasite free I would not expose the fish to 11 weeks of copper straight
How does copper affect aquatic life?
In fact, copper is one of the most toxic metals to aquatic organisms and ecosystems Because copper is an algaecide, it is not surprising that it causes decreased algal growth when inadvertently discharged to a water body
Does copper treat ICH?
The best ich treatment is copper-based medication Rather than treating the main aquarium, move the sick fish to a bare bottomed quarantine or treatment tank This should be aerated and have the same water conditions as the main aquarium
How do you quarantine newly bought fish?
Fill the tank with as much mature water as you can spare from your main tank Acclimatise the newly purchased fish as you normally would, and then leave the fish in the quarantine tank for a period of 2 to 4 weeks Feed as normal and perform water changes weekly
How do you treat quarantine in fish?
Add your new fish to your quarantine tank and then let them rest for a day You can carry out light feeding several hours after introducing the fish The fish should be introduced to similar temperature, PH, and salinity as the water bag they came in On day two, medicate with Prazipro
How long should I quarantine clownfish?
They are hardy and don’t need to be Qted But if you insist, generally the rule is 4-6 weeks, and after the 3 week into the 4th if there are no signs of stress or sickness, put him in the display