Copper in aquariums

Reef Kinetics

Active Member
View Badges
Joined
Apr 4, 2018
Messages
455
Reaction score
356
Location
Beirut, Lebanon
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
1.png
Different parasites infect both freshwater and marine aquarium tanks, and many of these cause mass mortality among aquarium fish and invertebrates.

Copper has been used effectively to treat algae and parasites infection. It works by entering into the parasitic cells, damaging their cell membranes and eventually killing them.

When treating parasite infection, the free copper level must be maintained to a level that is therapeutic to fish disease but not toxic to fish and invertebrate species.

The recommended range is 0.15-0.2 ppm of free Copper (Cu2+). Below this extent it'll not kill the parasite and over this range it'll kill the fish and adversely influence invertebrates.

The solubility of copper is highly pH dependent. As pH increases above 7, copper precipitates out of solution. The danger is when pH drops below 7, precipitated copper will re-dissolve, inducing a rise of free copper to a toxic level.

Because of these complications, it is never advised to treat the tank but instead treat the diseased fish in a separate tank (quarantine tank). Always make sure to measure copper levels in your tank twice a day to ensure a healthy aquatic environment to your tank habitats

Test your quarantine tank with the ReefBot and ReefBot Pro using ELOS Cu Wateranalysis

Learn more on: reefkinetics.com
#copper #quarantinetank #reeftank #reefkinetics #reefbot #ReefBotPro
 

vetteguy53081

Well known Member and monster tank lover
View Badges
Joined
Aug 11, 2013
Messages
92,082
Reaction score
203,455
Location
Wisconsin -
Rating - 100%
14   0   0
The biggest issue reefers have with copper is no test kit and overdose
 

When to mix up fish meal: When was the last time you tried a different brand of food for your reef?

  • I regularly change the food that I feed to the tank.

    Votes: 12 40.0%
  • I occasionally change the food that I feed to the tank.

    Votes: 11 36.7%
  • I rarely change the food that I feed to the tank.

    Votes: 6 20.0%
  • I never change the food that I feed to the tank.

    Votes: 1 3.3%
  • Other.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
Back
Top