I have a bare bottom 29gal all ready to go. Have new water put in & using aged bacteria sponges in the aquaclear filter. I have never used copper before, it totally scares me since I have heard overdosing stories from others, killing their fish. But since my battle with Amyloodinium "Marine Velvet", I have little option but copper now. HELP!
Whats the best test kit for cupramine?
Also what is the lowest the salinity that can be used while treating with this copper? Since I was treating hyposalinity 1.09. Have to raise to what level to be safe?
Also has anyone treated cupramine & used PRIME dechlorinator & had bad effects? I read this one the FAQ seachem site about mixing these products but...so..does this mean if you use Prime & Cupramine then everything will die or is that if you OVERDOSE with prime. Not sure I understood.
"Q: I've been dosing with Cupramine™ and then I added Product X and everything died. What happened?
A: If Product X is a reducing agent such as ParaGuard™ (or other aldehyde based medications), or if you overdose with a dechlorinator, such as Prime™ then the Cu+2 will be reduced to Cu+. Cu+ is 10 times more toxic than Cu+2." http://www.seachem.com/support/FAQs/Cupramine_faq.html
Any other things i should watch out for when treating with this stuff? Ph drops! False Ammonia readings?
Boy do i need help hey. HELP!
Before I kill all my fishy friends, my puffer, cowfish, regal tang!
Thanks so much in advance for your replys.