Can you use PraziPro liquid with Coppersafe at the same time?

[CyberGuy]

I was wondering if I can use PraziPro liquid with Coppersafe at the same time. The instruction on the PraziPro bottle states not to use it with other medication but I have seen on YouTube that some people use both at the same time in their quarantine tank.

 

[Big G]

It stresses the fish more to layer meds.

But if you must, make sure to add extra O2. Prazipro has a chemical, Oxybispropanol, that helps keep the praziquantel in solution. This chemical absorbs O2 to the point where the fish can be effected. So . . .

A powerhead aimed up at the surface to where it is actively rippling the water surface.​

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And a foam bubble filter running with the foam pad coming from my sump where it's been soaking for a month (or pre soak in BioSpira, etc.)​

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And a HOB running with the foam pad also pre soaked and a bag of ceramic media soaked as well.​

You need to do these things as the bio filter will take a bigger hit when doubling up on meds like copper + prazi.

 

[jefra]

You can, but I avoid it unless there's obvious signs of velvet. Otherwise, I dose Prazi into a pre-oxygenated quarantine tank on day 1 and get the new fish eating for a few days before slowing ramping up copper to therapeutic levels since it decreases appetite.