When to start copper in QT

[mwcahill]

I just pulled my 8 fish that are still living and put them in a 30 gallon QT tank, wondering how long I should wait to start treatment with copper. Should I let them de stress from the move from the large tank to the smaller tank or should I just get the treatment started.

 

[rompininphx]

Id say start right away. What kinds of fish? Some are sensitive to copper like angels. Id suggest some chloroquine phosphate instead of the copper, its easier on the fish and a faster treatment.

 

[BobthePhotoGuy]

start right away but build up the copper over time to reduce stress.

Do a bit of googling to see the progression.

 

[zrogst]

Like the others said, start treatment immediately. Use a 'safer' copper alternative like Cupramine and dose up to half your intended concentration right away. Wait 48 hours and then bring the concentration up to full strength.

 

[Mael]

exactly what I did, target was 1.5-2 on copper level so I started at ~ .75 the first day,got it above 1 the next day or two and level'd out just shy of 2 by the end of the first week.

Also note the copper will probably affect their appetite the first few days, my clowns started eating normally again after 3-4 days.