Seachem - CUPRAMINE™ 100ML

Cupramine Seachem 100 ml – Copper Treatment Against External Parasites

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

Main Features

Targeted Parasites

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

Advantages Over Traditional Coppers

Unlike copper sulfates, chlorides, or citrates, Cupramine is non-acidic, does not contaminate the filter substrate, and remains active at low concentration. Unlike 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 at 0.8 mg/L, providing a significant safety margin when used according to recommendations.

Guidelines Before Treatment

It is imperative to remove all invertebrates, which are extremely sensitive to copper. Deactivate UV sterilizers, ozone, and remove any chemical filtration. Do not use in combination with other medications or products containing reducing agents.

Duration and Monitoring of Treatment

Maintain the target concentration for 14 full days, even if visible symptoms disappear earlier. Parasites spend part of their cycle in cyst form, insensitive to the treatment.

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

After Treatment

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

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

100 ml bottle.