When used as an algaecide the copper is absorbed by the algae then released when it dies.
Copper test kit for cupramine.
You can make sure of this by testing with our multitest copper test kit.
Then i tested for copper the next morni.
This test kit works awesome.
Im using cupramine on my 10g qt tank.
This test kit works awesome.
Do not use in reef aquariums and note.
Copper is a heavy mental that can be found naturally in many forms.
It does not damage the filter bed.
If you use cupramine since it is copper based i would make sure to have some copper test kit on hand.
I have also used cupramine in fact i am using it now not in home aquarium and i have not noticed it stressing my fish out.
In case anyone else thought that their api copper test didnt work with cupramine i thought id share this.
Multitest copper performs over 75 tests and contains a reference sample for validation.
Some kits measure only ionic copper and others measure both ionic and chelated copper.
Unlike other copper products it is both highly effective and safe in freshwater as well as marine water.
The instructions are based on gallons 1 ml per 10 5 gallons.
Do not use in conjuction with paraguard.
Also make sure to monitor your fish for increased signs of stress.
Test for copper with our multtest.
Marine or freshwater use.
I was really skeptical about the effectiveness of this test kit in conjunction with cupramine copper treatment after reading lots of mixed reviews about the overall quality of the test misleading amount of tests in the kit etc.
I was really skeptical about the effectiveness of this test kit in conjunction with cupramine copper treatment after reading lots of mixed reviews about the overall quality of the test misleading amount of tests in the kit etc.
Do not use with snails and invertebrates.
After doing some geometry i figured that i actually had 9 5g of water in there so i added 19 drops on day one.
By then most all of the copper should be removed from your system.
Considering that you have already added cupramine to your reef aquarium i would definitely follow the instructions 2 doses 2 days apart.