CUPRAMINE™ 50ML

Cupramine Seachem 50 ml – Copper Treatment Against External Parasites

Cupramine is a copper treatment complexed with an amine, formulated to effectively eliminate many fish ectoparasites while exhibiting reduced toxicity compared to traditional forms of copper.

Main Features

Targeted Parasites

Cupramine is indicated for the treatment of the following external parasites:

Advantages over Classic Coppers

Unlike copper sulfates, chlorides, or citrates, Cupramine is non-acidic, does not contaminate the filter substrate, and remains active at low concentration. In contrast to chelated coppers, it is fully ionic, biologically active, and easily removable.

Concentrations and Safety

The minimum therapeutic concentration is 0.2 mg/L, with a target concentration of 0.5 mg/L in saltwater and 0.25 mg/L in freshwater. Toxicity appears starting at 0.8 mg/L, providing a significant safety margin when used according to recommendations.

Instructions Before Treatment

Be sure to remove all invertebrates, as they are extremely sensitive to copper. Disable UV sterilizers, ozone, and remove all chemical filtration. Do not use in conjunction with other medications or products containing reducing agents.

Duration and Monitoring of Treatment

Maintain the target concentration for a full 14 days, even if visible symptoms disappear earlier. Parasites spend part of their cycle as cysts that are insensitive to treatment.

Copper concentration monitoring should be conducted with a compatible test, such as MultiTest Copper.

After Treatment

Cupramine can be removed by activated carbon or CupriSorb. Leave the absorbent media in place for at least one week after returning to a zero concentration to ensure complete removal.

Compatibility and Precautions

Cupramine is not compatible with reef aquariums. It should never be used with products containing formalin or reducing agents, nor with overdoses of water conditioners.

Packaging

50 ml bottle.