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In a previous thread, I wanted to switch from Cupramine to Copper Power. This was supposed to be the best time to do so (for the past 3 weeks) since my QT is fallow and fish is coming in the next week. I’m currently battling with an extremely slow absorption from Cuprisorb and fluctuating readings of Copper levels. So here’s what happened:
1. 7 days ago: copper level around 0.3 (single test)
2. 6 days ago: water change + new batch of cuprisorb 100mL (QT tank is 45gals)
3. 5 days ago: copper level dropped to 0.1 (single test) two
4. 2 days ago: copper level at 0.37 then 0.17 (second test taken immediately after first; first one is most likely erroneous; this was done in the morning)
5. 2 days ago: copper level at 0.23 (afternoon)
6. Yesterday: copper level at 0.09 and 0.14 (second test taken immediately after first)
7. Today: copper level at 0.17 and 0.12 (second test taken immediately after first)
it’s honestly confusing. I’m using the Hanna checker to test for copper. I don’t know why the copper level increased today despite having cuprisorb still in the system. Thoughts?
1. 7 days ago: copper level around 0.3 (single test)
2. 6 days ago: water change + new batch of cuprisorb 100mL (QT tank is 45gals)
3. 5 days ago: copper level dropped to 0.1 (single test) two
4. 2 days ago: copper level at 0.37 then 0.17 (second test taken immediately after first; first one is most likely erroneous; this was done in the morning)
5. 2 days ago: copper level at 0.23 (afternoon)
6. Yesterday: copper level at 0.09 and 0.14 (second test taken immediately after first)
7. Today: copper level at 0.17 and 0.12 (second test taken immediately after first)
it’s honestly confusing. I’m using the Hanna checker to test for copper. I don’t know why the copper level increased today despite having cuprisorb still in the system. Thoughts?