Dosing Copper while running UV?

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I am hearing that dosing copper (in a FOWLR Tank) while running a UV sterilizer breaks the copper down and actually makes it more toxic for the fish. Has anyone had any firsthand experience with this? Should copper just be used for a hospital tank?
 
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