{"id":2689,"date":"2023-08-22T17:48:03","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T07:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theaquariumexchange.com\/?p=2689"},"modified":"2023-09-08T11:07:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T01:07:09","slug":"is-copper-sulphate-safe-for-fish-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theaquariumexchange.com\/is-copper-sulphate-safe-for-fish-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Copper Sulphate Safe For Fish Treatment?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Is Copper Sulphate Safe For Fish Treatment? Many people have had a bad experience with, or are afraid to use Copper Sulfate on their fish because they have been improperly informed about the mixing, dosing, and usage of this product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662b61bb3e690\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662b61bb3e690\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theaquariumexchange.com\/is-copper-sulphate-safe-for-fish-treatment\/#Is_Copper_Sulphate_Safe_For_Fish_Treatment_And_What_Copper_does_do_to_an_aquarium\" title=\"Is Copper Sulphate Safe For Fish Treatment? And What Copper does do to an aquarium?\">Is Copper Sulphate Safe For Fish Treatment? And What Copper does do to an aquarium?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theaquariumexchange.com\/is-copper-sulphate-safe-for-fish-treatment\/#How_to_mix_up_a_Copper_Solution_properly\" title=\"How to mix up a Copper Solution properly:\">How to mix up a Copper Solution properly:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theaquariumexchange.com\/is-copper-sulphate-safe-for-fish-treatment\/#How_high_can_I_run_Copper\" title=\"How high can I run Copper?\">How high can I run Copper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theaquariumexchange.com\/is-copper-sulphate-safe-for-fish-treatment\/#How_do_I_remove_Copper\" title=\"How do I remove Copper?\">How do I remove Copper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theaquariumexchange.com\/is-copper-sulphate-safe-for-fish-treatment\/#Warnings_before_using_Copper\" title=\"Warnings before using Copper:\">Warnings before using Copper:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Copper_Sulphate_Safe_For_Fish_Treatment_And_What_Copper_does_do_to_an_aquarium\"><\/span>Is Copper Sulphate Safe For Fish Treatment? And <strong>What Copper does do <\/strong>to an <strong>aquarium?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Copper Sulfate is pretty much an all-around treatment. It is an Algaecide, meaning that it kills Algae, is Anti-Bacterial and anti-fungal, works on external Protozoa such as Ich, works on Oodinium, Sliminess of the skin, and kills certain parasites such as <a href=\"https:\/\/edis.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/FA164\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cryptocaryon irritans<\/a> (Saltwater Ich) and Crustacea (Argulus). It also works as a great preventative treatment for almost all fish, freshwater, or saltwater. We used to use it on Gill Flukes years ago, but now, the Gill Flukes have become resistant to this treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zL8HW3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theaquariumexchange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copper-sulphate.jpg\" alt=\"Copper Sulphate smart crystal that is Safe For Fish Treatment except KOI and Goldfish\n\" class=\"wp-image-4303\" style=\"width:191px;height:348px\" width=\"191\" height=\"348\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>          1- Copper Sulphate Smart Crystal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do Not Use with KOI or Goldfish<\/strong> &#8211; Great for large pond or deck that has been overgrown with algae. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is for large bodies of water, not for pools, decorative ponds, fish tanks, and water features. It is better to start with less, you can always add more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-large-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3zL8HW3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Check Price on Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_mix_up_a_Copper_Solution_properly\"><\/span><strong>How to mix up a Copper Solution properly:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stock solution= 21 grams of Copper Sulfate + 21 grams of Citric Acid Crystals to 1 pint of distilled water. Shake well. Use 1 drop per gallon of aquarium water= .15ppm. Why use Citric Acid with Copper? Simple, it sequesters the solution to make it stable. Copper does not readily dissolve in water. The Citric Acid helps it to dissolve completely and prevent Copper levels from bouncing around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_high_can_I_run_Copper\"><\/span><strong>How high can I run Copper?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Safe levels are .15ppm to .20ppm. Any higher may burn the fish and leave them with red sores on their sides. It is very important to use a Copper test kit when medicating with this product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_remove_Copper\"><\/span><strong>How do I remove Copper?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A common misconception about Copper is that it can be removed from the water with activated charcoal. It can only be removed by either doing water changes or by using E.D.T.A. (Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acidic Acid) to chelate it out of the water. Remember folks, there is no such thing as a &#8220;Chelated Copper Solution&#8221;, as &#8220;Chelated&#8221; means &#8220;Inactivated&#8221;. The proper terminology would be &#8220;Sequestered Copper Solution&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warnings_before_using_Copper\"><\/span><strong>Warnings before using Copper:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Copper is safe at the correct parts per million, there are certain things that Copper cannot be used on: Saltwater Sharks, Invertebrates, and for sure&#8230; reef tanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, be careful if using Copper to kill algae. When you dose the tank, the Copper readings will disappear, because the algae will suck it all up. Then the algae die and release all of the Copper back into the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Copper is a heavy metal ion and is considered a &#8220;Poison&#8221;. Care should be used when handling this product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your purposes of using copper sulfate, you can also check out these popular alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SlpaZ9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"694\" height=\"1060\" data-src=\"https:\/\/theaquariumexchange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/saltwater-conditioner-1.jpg\" alt=\"Seachem Prime Conditioner   \n\nIs Copper Sulphate Safe For Fish Treatment?\n\" class=\"wp-image-4308 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 694px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 694\/1060;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"694\" height=\"1060\" src=\"https:\/\/theaquariumexchange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/saltwater-conditioner-1.jpg\" alt=\"Seachem Prime Conditioner   \n\nIs Copper Sulphate Safe For Fish Treatment?\n\" class=\"wp-image-4308\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-background-color has-background\">2-<strong>Seachem Prime Conditioner<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Just a few drops will clear up an entire tank. It doesn&#8217;t take much to make a difference.<br>&#8211; This product will keep your fish and plants safe from harmful chemicals.<br>&#8211; Even shrimp, which are more sensitive to chemicals than fish are safe with this formula.<br>&#8211; This product works instantly.<br>&#8211; Could also be used in small fish ponds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-large-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3SlpaZ9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Check Price on Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/theaquariumexchange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Seachem-cupramine-copper-1.jpg\" alt=\"Seachem Cupramine Copper\n\nIs Copper Sulphate Safe For Fish Treatment?\n\" class=\"wp-image-4310 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 129px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 129\/386;width:129px;height:386px\" width=\"129\" height=\"386\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theaquariumexchange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Seachem-cupramine-copper-1.jpg\" alt=\"Seachem Cupramine Copper\n\nIs Copper Sulphate Safe For Fish Treatment?\n\" class=\"wp-image-4310\" style=\"width:129px;height:386px\" width=\"129\" height=\"386\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3- Seachem Cupramine Copper<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please be sure to read the directions &amp; be careful with the calculation!<\/strong> &#8211; Great for snail problems. However don&#8217;t use this if you have shrimp, as they will also die along with the snails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Great also for treating sick fish (having Marine velvet or Ich that is). This to me is one of the best ways to aggressively attack fish parasites before is too late.&nbsp;Quarantine the fish then immediately put this product in the tank and you&#8217;ll see the fish coming back to life in a matter of days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-large-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vyhclW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Check Price on Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=839710293030586147\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"600\" height=\"473\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=839710293030586179\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"600\" height=\"487\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>More useful <a href=\"http:\/\/theaquariumexchange.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aquarium tips<\/a> @ TheAquariumExchange.com<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is Copper Sulphate Safe For Fish Treatment? 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