Hyposalinity or Copper?

[Fish Dude32]

Originally Posted by iceslinger

So if I was to use Copper, how do I remove the copper from the tank? I think I have read carbon removes it?

I know that Cuprimine from SeaChem says that it can be removed with Cuprisorb but I don't know if I trust it. But with strait copper you can't remove it. It will seep into the silicone and anything else you have in the tank. I would recommend just keeping the tank at the proper copper levels at all times. That is what I do. When I add a new fish I just drip acclimate them and they are just fine.

[Mr.Peanut]

Originally Posted by iceslinger

I read your thread and it sounds like hyposalinity worked well for you. What did you use to keep your PH up? I plan on using baking soda.Also, would a carbon filter help keep the ammonia level down?

I used some over the counter stuff from the LFS.

[Jnicho]

You're right, both treatments you mention have pluses and minuses...copper is toxic to all living things...even if it is not a lethal levels for the fish, IMO it is less than ideal to subject fish to any level...the one thing about either treatment being really effective is to maintain the right levels...too much or too little copper can be a problem...you really need a copper test kit to properly dose copper treatments...by the same token you need a calibrated refractometer to maintain hypo...trying to use a hydrometer you could easily be off a few points which will make the treatment less than effective.

Personally I never subject my fish to copper, but that's just my choice...as for removing copper it can be removed with poly pads or products like Pura which have exchange resins that absorb metals...I can vouch for the Pura first hand...I used it to remove copper from a tank that accidentally got some copper in it...the live rock from that tank is still in my system today and I see no ill effects from it.

[iceslinger]

Thank you everyone for your input. I have decided to treat with hyposalinity. It seems to be the safest treatment for the fish, and the timeline matches perfectly to my 9 weeks of fishless in the DT. Wish me luck!

[Loverotties]

Yes!Good Luck!