How much CuSulfate to feed a fish?

[plankton]

I noticed that several 'medicated' fish food contain Copper Sulfate. So, what is the theraputic dose of copper sulfate for a fish?

Thanks.

Scott

 

[Steven Pro]

Many regular fish foods contain copper as well. The copper is not why they are labeled as being medicated.

 

[plankton]

Steven,

Actually, I was using the word 'medicated' too loosely.

In the ingredients section of 'Thera-A Anti-Parasitic Formula' I just assumed that the Copper Sulfate was the 'Anti-parasitic' ingredient, but since it is added all the New Life Spectrum Premium products I looked at then that must not be it.

Do you know which ingredient(s) is the 'anti-parastic' component?

Thera-A Anti-Parasitic Formula
Ingredients
Krill Meal, Fish Meal, Wheat Flour, Allicin Complex, Amino Acids, Algae Meal, Soybean Meal, Fish Oil, Beta Carotene, Spirulina, Vitamin A Acetate, D-Activated Animal Sterol,Vitamin B12 Supplement, Niacin, Folic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine, Biotin, BL Alphatocopherol, Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate, Choline chloride, Cobalt Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Ethylenediamine, Dihydroiodide, Ethoxyquin.

Scott

 

[Steven Pro]

Allicin Complex

That is it, better known as garlic extracts.

 

[plankton]

Steven,

Shesh, I already add chopped garlic and allicin extract to my prepared foods.

What's the role of those heavy metals (Cobalt and Copper sulfates)?

Thanks for your help.

Scott

 

[Steven Pro]

I don't know what they do. Lee/leebca might though. But, I routinely see them on the labels of all prepared cans of food.