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Red Sea Copper Mini-Lab Test Kit

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55 tests. Measures nonchelated copper as used in copper treatments for marine fish parasites. Can also be used to test copper content of tapwater.

A treatment for Marine fish Parasites
Both beginners and advanced aquarists will experience occasional outbreaks of parasitic diseases like marine white spot (Cryptocaryon, Oodinium). A number of stress factors can be the cause of this problem. For example poor water quality, unsuitable or fluctuating temperature or salinity, as well as social factors.

Especially when a new fish is introduced to the tank the chances of problems occurring are greater. The stress brought about by a new inhabitant, can even lower the resistance of the other fish, so they too may become infected.

Treatment with Copper is often the only way to save the fish. The Copper ions are quickly absorbed by surfaces and deactivated in the aquarium. For a treatment to be effective the Copper concentration should be maintained exactly at the therapeutic level of 0.3 ppm for at least 10 days. Lower concentrations will not kill the parasites and may even lead to an increased resistance against the Copper, while overdosing will lead to complications for the fish and even death, since the safety margin of a Copper treatment is very small.

The only way to give a Copper treatment that is both safe and effective, is to test the Copper level daily with a reliable kit and to add more treatment to the recommended dosage as necessary.
BOnly Copper ions are effective against parasites! By using Red Sea’s Mini-Lab you are able to accurately maintain the therapeutic level of Copper ions. Chelated Copper has little or no effect.

Copper—As a harmful substance
Although it is a good treatment for fish parasites, Copper is very toxic to invertebrates. Copper should therefore never be used in the presence of invertebrates.

Tap water is known to contain Copper in certain areas. This amount could be harmful to your aquarium (especially to a reef aquarium), when you use it for changing water. This Copper Mini Lab enables you to check if any Copper is present in your water supply. An amount of 0.1 mg. per liter (0.1 ppm) can already be harmful to marine invertebrates.

The Red Sea Test Kit line is definitely one of the best value to be found at under $10. All warranty and claims should be directed towards Red Sea Fish Pharmaceuticals.

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Easy test by ANDREW DORMAN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/16/2007 from HOBOKEN, NJ UNITED STATES

Comments: Using this copper test is quite simple and requires no tedious efforts. Results within minutes. Not a fan of the packaging, and be sure to have your own syringe for drawing the required aquarium water for testing.
Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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