How do I adjust my cupramine™ dose?
You can either adjust your Cupramine™ dose accordingly, use our CupriSorb™ to slowly extract the copper from the filter bed (although this could take weeks depending on how much copper is adsorbed), or replace the filter bed. I'm using Cupramine™ and my ammonia test kit is showing ammonia off the scale.
How do you get rid of cupramine™?
Cupramine™ can be removed using carbon or CupriSorb™. Leave the copper-absorbing media in your tank for at least a week after the copper concentration has reached 0 to ensure all traces of the medication have been completely removed. How often do I need to treat with Cupramine™?
Will cupramine™ precipitate out?
A: Unlike ionic copper or copper citrates, Cupramine™ will not precipitate out. Once a level is attained it will remain there until removed by carbon, CupriSorb™, or other material. You may see a lower than expected level if you have crushed coral substrate or live rock.
How do you use cupramine in freshwater?
Do not use any products which contain reducing agents (conditioners, ammonia binders, etc.) while using Cupramine. If the bottle has a dropper cap, use 20 drops (1 mL) per 40 L (10.5 US gallons) the first day, wait 48 hours, then repeat. On non-dropper caps, each inner ring is 1 mL. In freshwater use half dose.
How do I remove Cupramine from my tank?
Cupramine™ can be removed using carbon or CupriSorb™. Leave the copper-absorbing media in your tank for at least a week after the copper concentration has reached 0 to ensure all traces of the medication have been completely removed.
How long does fish keep Cupramine?
Leave at this concentration for 14 days. Do not redose without testing (MultiTest®: Copper). Do not use in conjunction with any other medication. Do not add reducing agents (e.g. dechlorinators, ammonia removers) to water treated with Cupramine™.
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 often should I do water changes for ICH?
While you are turning up the temperature it's time to start your daily water changes. Yes, I said daily. Because it's easiest to kill the Ick when it is in the aquarium and not on the fish it's important to take as much water out of the aquarium (and therefore as much Ick) as possible every day.
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. The new attacks should be blocked by copper.
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.
Does Cupramine treat ICH?
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.
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.
Will a protein skimmer remove copper?
Protein skimming can remove all the amine bound copper from the water.
Should I do water changes when treating ICH?
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When should I change my water after white spot treatment?
A: After completing the 4th dose on the 7th day, leave the product in for 7 days before performing a partial water change. You can then repeat the treatment or use another medication as necessary.
How do I clean my tank after ICH?
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How long does it take for cupramine to be removed from a tank?
Cupramine™ can be removed using carbon or CupriSorb™. Leave the copper-absorbing media in your tank for at least a week after the copper concentration has reached 0 to ensure all traces of the medication have been completely removed.
How long to wait to use copper in fish tank?
If the bottle has a dropper cap, use 20 drops (1 mL) per 40 L (10.5 US gallons) the first day, wait 48 hours, then repeat. On non-dropper caps, each inner ring is 1 mL. 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. Do not redose without testing ( MultiTest ™: Copper ). If tank has ever been treated with an ionic copper (e.g. copper chloride, sulfate or citrate), test copper level after initial dosing. Although most fish tolerate Cupramine™ to 0.8 mg/L, it is not advisable to exceed 0.6 mg/L copper.
How long before water change can you add cupramine?
A: You will need to prepare the water 48 hours in advance of doing the water change. Add the Prime® to your buckets of replacement water 2 days prior to doing your water change. The water will immediately be dechlorinated, and 48 hours later the Prime® will no longer be active and you can perform your water change safely. Remember, that you will also have to add Cupramine™ back to the replacement water to bring it up to the final concentration of the tank. This should be done just before doing the water change.
How long does it take for cupramine to be removed from a tank?
Cupramine™ can be removed using carbon or CupriSorb™. Leave the copper-absorbing media in your tank for at least a week after the copper concentration has reached 0 to ensure all traces of the medication have been completely removed.
How much cupramine should I use for a reef aquarium?
Considering that you have already added Cupramine™ to your reef aquarium, I would definitely follow the instructions (2 doses 2 days apart). The instructions are based on gallons (1 ml per 10.5 gallons). Be sure to estimate the correct amount of gallons in your aquarium for proper dosing. If your aquarium is a typical reef with a lot of rock, you have displaced some of the gallons of your aquarium. Given that you have dosed your aquarium once with Cupramine, I would test the level of copper to figure out what level you currently have. Ex., If you have dosed 3 ml and come out with .25 ppm of copper, you know dosing another 3 ml will raise the level another .25 ppm for a total of .50 ppm, which is the recommended concentration for this product. Keep in mind that this product is still effective as low as .20 ppm and generally safe for fish up to .80 ppm, but we recommend .50 ppm as the ideal level.
How long to wait to use copper in fish tank?
If the bottle has a dropper cap, use 20 drops (1 mL) per 40 L (10.5 US gallons) the first day, wait 48 hours, then repeat. On non-dropper caps, each inner ring is 1 mL. 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. Do not redose without testing ( MultiTest™ Copper ). If tank has ever been treated with an ionic copper (e.g. copper chloride, sulfate or citrate), test copper level after initial dosing. Although most fish tolerate Cupramine™ to 0.8 mg/L, it is not advisable to exceed 0.6 mg/L copper.
Can you use cuprisorb in a reef tank?
You may see a lower than expected level if you have crushed coral substrate or live rock. It is recommended that you quarantine fish in hospital tanks before entering them into your display system and when treating with any medication. As with any copper medication, it is not safe for use in a reef tank.
Can you use Cupramine for ich?
Keep in mind that many parasites and diseases will mimic the symptoms of Ich or Velvet, and not all of these are best treated with Cupramine. Often, Flukes or Lymphocystis are mistaken for Ich, and these are better treated with ParaGuard™. Research possible fish diseases and, if in doubt, consult an exotic animal vet.
Is piscinoodinium still working?
The medication is still working, but it takes some time for the salt-like cysts on the fish to clear out. Keep up the treatment and the visible spots should clear soon! Piscinoodinium (freshwater) / Amyloodinium (saltwater) Similar to Ich, but smaller and grey-gold.
Removing your fish from the tank
If you fish is reacting really badly, then you might want to remove them from your tank and then place them in water bucket or water container.
How to fix a Cupramine overdose by doing a water change
To lower the Cupramine in your tank, we recommend that you do a water change with distilled water. As we stated above, using tap water posed a number of challenges due to dechlorinators making copper more toxic.
How to fix a Cupramine overdose by using carbon
Carbon media will also help remove Cupramine when you overdose your tank. Therefore, you may want to add it in your filter or directly in your fish tank if you don’t have access to distilled water for an emergency water change.
How long before you can change your water?
If you need to do a water change, it is best to time your water change to just a few hours before you dose your medication.
Do you need to change water with Seachem?
FAQ: Do I need to do water changes when using the Seachem® medications? None of the Seachem® medications require water changes as a part of standard treatment, but maintaining good water quality is an important part of helping a fish to recover from a disease. We recommend to carry out water changes as needed to maintain ideal water chemistry ...
Does cupramine interact with water conditioners?
Cupramine™ directly interact s with water conditioners like Prime®. Prepare new water with conditioners 48 hours in advance to prevent interaction. After this period, dose new water with Cupramine™ so that the incoming water matches the water that is currently in the aquarium. See FAQ: Can I use Cupramine™ together with ______? for more info.