Purchasing Meds Like Coopersafe

Deezill · Apr 5, 2018

Hello R2R Peeps,

I want to purchase Fritz Coopersafe but I really don't know where to get since my LFS only has Cupramine. Where are you guys getting it from? Let me know. Thanks.

Idoc · Apr 5, 2018

Amazon.com

lagatbezan · Apr 5, 2018

Might want to read this before you go with coppersafe:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/c...instruments-high-range-copper-checker.368943/

HotRocks · Apr 5, 2018

lagatbezan said:
Might want to read this before you go with coppersafe:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/c...instruments-high-range-copper-checker.368943/

+1, If you are going to order online anyway, I would go Copper Power.

deedubz · Apr 5, 2018

HotRocks said:
+1, If you are going to order online anyway, I would go Copper Power.

I'll second that notion.

Deezill · Apr 6, 2018

Now you guys tell me after I have ordered Coopersafe from Amazon and its not even Prime now I am upset lol. Coopersafe is at least Prime

HotRocks · Apr 6, 2018

You can still use copper safe. Just dose 1.25ml into 1 gallon when you get it. Test, id assume it to be around 3.0ppm (Much more detail in the link above that @lagatbezan shared) . If so, just adjust your dosing accordingly. If you need help figuring let me know.

What test kit do you have?

Deezill · Apr 6, 2018

HotRocks said:
You can still use copper safe. Just dose 1.25ml into 1 gallon when you get it. Test, id assume it to be around 3.0ppm (Much more detail in the link above that @lagatbezan shared) . If so, just adjust your dosing accordingly. If you need help figuring let me know.

What test kit do you have?

Thanks. Once it arrives I will definitly let you know if I need help. This is the first time I am dosing cooper.
Prazi Pro is easy but it seems cooper you have to really ensure you dont OD the tank

deedubz · Apr 6, 2018

Also, when the coppersafe arrives you can post the batch number and I'll cross reference it to mine. Both bottles I bought, several weeks apart, had the same batch number and produced identical potency

Deezill · Apr 6, 2018

dwwataz said:
Also, when the coppersafe arrives you can post the batch number and I'll cross reference it to mine. Both bottles I bought, several weeks apart, had the same batch number and produced identical potency

I would be more than happy to post the batch number.

Deezill · Apr 6, 2018

HotRocks said:
You can still use copper safe. Just dose 1.25ml into 1 gallon when you get it. Test, id assume it to be around 3.0ppm (Much more detail in the link above that @lagatbezan shared) . If so, just adjust your dosing accordingly. If you need help figuring let me know.

What test kit do you have?

I ordered the API cooper test kit with it from amazon.

deedubz · Apr 6, 2018

Deezill said:
I ordered the API cooper test kit with it from amazon.

Some people find the API kit easy to read while others, myself included, struggle with the color comparisons. Have you looked into the Hanna high range copper tester? It's only available on their site and has a 3-4 week backorder, but it is unbelievable how accurate it is. It's a bit pricey but again, given how accurate it is, it may be worth looking into. Either way, let us know what your batch number is when it comes in and we'll try to help you

Deezill · Apr 6, 2018

Yeah I struggle with API color charts too. I have the hanna Test Kits for Calcium, Alk, and Phosphate and they are very accurate I just did not want to wait for the back order so I got the API.

Idoc · Apr 6, 2018

Wht are you choosing Copper Power over CopperSafe?

HotRocks · Apr 6, 2018

Coppersafe seems inconsistent recently. See below. First post explains mostly.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/c...instruments-high-range-copper-checker.368943/

Deezill · Apr 7, 2018

Idoc said:
Wht are you choosing Copper Power over CopperSafe?

I was going Coopersafe. There is an article on here talking about ionic cooper vs. Chelated

HotRocks · Apr 7, 2018

Deezill said:
I was going Coopersafe. There is an article on here talking about ionic cooper vs. Chelated

Coppersafe and copper power are both chelated forms of copper in case you were wondering. Ionic would be cupramine.

Coppersafe/Copper Power have a theraputic range of 1.5-2.0ppm

Cupramine much lower with a theraputic range of .35-.50ppm

Deezill · Apr 7, 2018

Ionic is more toxic to fish correct?

HotRocks · Apr 7, 2018

Deezill said:
Ionic is more toxic to fish correct?

Correct, it can be. I have better luck with chelated.

Deezill · Apr 9, 2018

dwwataz said:
Also, when the coppersafe arrives you can post the batch number and I'll cross reference it to mine. Both bottles I bought, several weeks apart, had the same batch number and produced identical potency

Coopersafe arrived today. I have a 29 gallon tank. So I did the math and it look like I will need 36.25mL according to the instructions.
I did not dose all of that. I am spliting the doeses into 3 and I am doing 12mL every other day. I did not see any numbers on the bottle itself but I did get this I am guessing this is the batch number