Midas Blenny with a big white spot…

[stevo01]

Ok so since I have done 12ml and it has been two days I will dose another 5.7ml to get my levels up to the equivalent of two 8.85ml doses.

Bingo but I would try to go for a more solid number like 5ml

 

[Fishninja]

Lol ok we were thinking the same thing!

 

[stevo01]

What was the copper dosage to see the minim value in the test earlier?

 

[stevo01]

Im keeping this data on hand in a spreadsheet if it should ever be needed again, and this thread gets buried in the future.

 

[stevo01]

My current notation is 62ml to achieve therapeutic levels. Now was that 1.5ppm or 2ppm?

 

[Fishninja]

I added five times the recommended dose to get the higher reading which was 6.25ml. The lower reading was half so it was basically 3ml.

 

[Fishninja]

Yes that is what I am thinking. I think that it was 2ppm

 

[stevo01]

I added five times the recommended dose to get the higher reading which was 6.25ml. The lower reading was half so it was basically 3ml.

Thinking you mean 62.5ml, and 30ml's.

 

[Fishninja]

Yes that is what I would need for the 10 gallon tank. But for a 1 gallon jug I put in 6.25ml and 3ml

 

[stevo01]

Yes that is what I would need for the 10 gallon tank. But for a 1 gallon jug I put in 6.25ml and 3ml

Ah very good. Thanks for that clarification.

 

[stevo01]

Just be aware that 60ml might be over 2ppm. The jump from 2-4 is kinda crazy on the api. I really love salifert test kits. They are so much better when it comes to giving clear values. I think your still fine dosing 8ml's a day, but continue doing a test everyday to stay on track.

Just wondering how many days of dosing does the directions call for? Im guessing 6ml for 7 days.

 

[Fishninja]

Just be aware that 60ml might be over 2ppm. The jump from 2-4 is kinda crazy on the api. I really love salifert test kits. They are so much better when it comes to giving clear values. I think your still fine dosing 8ml's a day, but continue doing a test everyday to stay on track.

Just wondering how many days of dosing does the directions call for? Im guessing 6ml for 7 days.

Yeah the API test kit is a little scary. I am thinking of ordering a salifert test kit for copper. The directions say add 5ml for every four gallons of water…doesn't say anything else besides that and that the medication will work in the water for 30 days.

 

[Fishninja]

I ordered a salifert test kit for copper so hopefully it is here by the time I am getting close to 2 ppm.

 

[stevo01]

Those are some weak directions, lets hope the active ingredient is up to par.

 

[Fishninja]

Those are some weak directions, lets hope the active ingredient is up to par.

The active ingredient said it was chelated sulfuric copper so I am hoping it will work okay.

 

[melypr1985]

I ordered a salifert test kit for copper so hopefully it is here by the time I am getting close to 2 ppm.

The salifert test kit will not work with chelated copper (which is what you are using). It only works for ionic copper such as cupramine.

 

[Fishninja]

Oh ok. Is there any other test kit that will work better than API's?

 

[stevo01]

The salifert test kit will not work with chelated copper (which is what you are using). It only works for ionic copper such as cupramine.

Yup, your right on point. I have Cupramine, my bad.

 

[melypr1985]

Oh ok. Is there any other test kit that will work better than API's?

Not off the top of my head. API works just fine, it's the copper that is inferior in this case. It's not your fault as that was the only thing you could find. It will work to cure your fish, it will just take more to get there since it does seem to be watered down.

 

[stevo01]

Not off the top of my head. API works just fine, it's the copper that is inferior in this case. It's not your fault as that was the only thing you could find. It will work to cure your fish, it will just take more to get there since it does seem to be watered down.

Are you in favor of Cupramine or coppersafe?