Question about Mardel Copper...

[OTOWN78]

Im pretty sure this is ICH.. I have a 16 Gallon BowFront QT tank. Question how often do you dose with the Mardel Copper. 5ML per 4 Gallons is all it says on the Bottle..

Yes, he's a little ****ed off in the picture... Hes been like this for awhile, it comes and goes.. And hes been hanging around the Fireshrimp like its a drive thru.

 

[MrTuskfish]

I'm 99% sure this is ich. You need a copper test kit that is compatible with the brand of copper you are using. There are no specific guidelines for how often to dose, Cu just has to be kept at the proper level. Also, unless the fish is really distressed, get him eating in the QT before GRADUALLY( over several days) adding Cu. Expect ammonia to be a problem, unless you have a seeded filter sponge ready. I'd read the sticky on tank transfer before you decide on copper, I'm convinced that its the best way to treat ich. Especially just one fish in a fairly small QT/HT. BTW, was this fish ever in your DT or with other fish you have? If so, they need to be treated as well.

 

[OTOWN78]

Interesting, I am researching the tank transfer.. The only thing is, these spots on him look to be under the skin, kind of hard to explain.

 

[MrTuskfish]

Interesting, I am researching the tank transfer.. The only thing is, these spots on him look to be under the skin, kind of hard to explain.

The spots aren't the actual parasite; they are scar tissue, parasite secretions, or whatever---depending on the source. The spots generally are beneath the skin, but emerge at the surface. The actual parasite is buried well out of sight. This is why dips and other treatments can't kill the ich while its in the fish and why a fish can still be loaded with ich and still be ''spot-free".

 

[Chicago]

What is prow copper level.

 

[Chicago]

Spelling mistake. Sorry. Proper copper level.?

 

[snorvich]

Spelling mistake. Sorry. Proper copper level.?

Depends on the brand of copper.

 

[smaug1]

Ditch the coppersafe and go with cupramine,it is a much better cu treatment and does not take near as much to reach proper levels,get the seachem cu test kit to have the correct one. Avoid the api cu kit as it is faulty and misleading. I have used this in the past but do not know the numbers to keep right now.

 

[snorvich]

Ditch the coppersafe and go with cupramine,it is a much better cu treatment and does not take near as much to reach proper levels,get the seachem cu test kit to have the correct one. Avoid the api cu kit as it is faulty and misleading. I have used this in the past but do not know the numbers to keep right now.

Good advice.

 

[Chicago]

Thanks. I was using both of these products. API and copper safe