Copper test kits

[Raheel-82]

Below is a list of the most commonly available copper products, their therapeutic ranges and compatible copper test kit(s):

• Cuprion (0.20 ppm): Seachem or Salifert copper test kit
• Cupramine (0.4 - 0.5 ppm): Seachem or Salifert copper test kit
• Coppersafe (1.5 - 2.0 ppm): API copper test kit
• Kordon Copper Aid (1.5 - 2.0 ppm): API copper test kit (Avoid this brand of copper; it's too watered down)
• Copper Power (1.5 - 2.0 ppm): API copper test kit

In addition to the aforementioned hobbyist grade test kits, below is a highly accurate "professional grade" test kit capable of reading all forms of copper:

Hanna High Range Copper Colorimeter (HI702): https://hannainst.com/hi702-copper-hr.html
R2R article on the HI702 here: https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/coppe...truments-high-range-copper-checker-hi702.454/

Many thanks to @HotRocks for discovering this and doing all the initial experimentation. You can read about his research/experiences using the HI702 Colorimeter here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/c...instruments-high-range-copper-checker.368943/

Hello Humblefish.
There are 2 Hanna copper test kits. LR and HR. Which one should I buy. Pls advice. Thanks.

 

[dwest]

Hello Humblefish.
There are 2 Hanna copper test kits. LR and HR. Which one should I buy. Pls advice. Thanks.

HR