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So I ramped my QT from 0 to 1.76 over 7 days. Now I am reading that it might need to be at least 2.0 now instead of the standard of 1.75.

What is the new recommended level and should I increase?

Does it matter if I do it for 30 days or 15 days with transfer?

Thanks in advance!
 

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So I ramped my QT from 0 to 1.76 over 7 days. Now I am reading that it might need to be at least 2.0 now instead of the standard of 1.75.

What is the new recommended level and should I increase?

Does it matter if I do it for 30 days or 15 days with transfer?

Thanks in advance!
I would do 2.0ppm instead of 1.75ppm if using a Hanna Checker to ensure accuracy. Doesn't matter if it is the 30 day or 15 day method (although I prefer 10 days, not 15). If copper is high enough, the time to kill the dinospore is very short.
 

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I would do 2.0ppm instead of 1.75ppm if using a Hanna Checker to ensure accuracy. Doesn't matter if it is the 30 day or 15 day method (although I prefer 10 days, not 15). If copper is high enough, the time to kill the dinospore is very short.
Agree.

I've been running 2.0-2.5ppm with the last few batches. 14 days and transfer.
 

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If you miss the 14th day, do you have to wait the full 30 days or can you still pull them out to a new tank for further treatment With general cure in a steril new tank? I hit 14 days two days ago but was too busy to do the transfer.
 

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Anything after 14 is safe to transfer. No problem there.
 

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