Seachem Cupramine
Superior Copper paraciticide for use in both Freshwater and Marine tanks. Treats external parasites It is non-acidic, less toxic to fish, remains in solution, and does not contaminate the filter bed. 100% removable with carbon or Cuprisorb.
Cupramine™ is superior to copper sulfate, chloride & citrate: it is non-acidic, less toxic to fish, remains in solution, and does not contaminate the filter bed. It is superior to chelates: it is fully charged (ionic), and active at low concentrations, and is removable with carbon.
Cupramine™ won't adversely affect the nitrifying bacteria.
Cupramine™ is buffered and will not negatively influence pH or alkalinity.
Cupramine™ effectively eradicates ectoparasites & gill flukes of both freshwater and marine fish.
Why Cupramine?
There is more than a four-fold concentration gap between the minimal therapeutic dose (0.2 mg/L) and the toxic dose (0.8 mg/L). Cupramine™ is easily removable with chemical filtration. It is highly effective and safe in freshwater as well as marine water.
Directions
Remove all invertebrates. Turn off UV sterilizer; remove chemical filtration. Use 1 mL (top mark of enclosed dispenser) per 40 L (10.5 gallons*) the first day, wait 48 hours, then repeat for a total dose of 0.5 mg/L (in freshwater, use half dose). Leave at this concentration for 14 days. Do not redose without testing (MultiTest: Copper™). Do not use in conjunction with any other medication. If tank has ever been treated with an ionic copper (e.g. copper chloride, sulfate or citrate), test copper level after initial dosing. Although most fish tolerate Cupramine™ to 0.8 mg/L, it is not advisable to exceed 0.6 mg/L copper. Remove with carbon or CupriSorb™.
As with any copper medication, it is not safe for use in a reef tank. Cupramine™ should not be used with Formalyn.
