QT, copper and AmmoLock...

[Congaken]

Hi, Randy...things look lots better in my DT...now its the QT...I kept it going, fed a bit since Chucky, now there's one small yellow watchman in this 4 gal. tank...noticed today that the ammo badge is not as yellow as it should be...changed water...still shows a little...

Question: since there's copper in the tank, can I use AmmoLock on a temporary basis to protect the little guy?...any advise and suggestions would be very welcome (as usual)...Thanks...

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

What type of copper?

Seachem recommends against Cupramine with ammonia binding chemicals.

For other types of copper, I do not know for sure that it is an issue, but I might avoid it. Some have speculated it converts Cu++ to Cu+, which may be true and could be a concern.

 

[Congaken]

What type of copper?

Seachem recommends against Cupramine with ammonia binding chemicals.

For other types of copper, I do not know for sure that it is an issue, but I might avoid it. Some have speculated it converts Cu++ to Cu+, which may be true and could be a concern.

Cupramine...

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

OK, don't do it.

 

[Congaken]

OK, don't do it.

Any suggestions...I changed 1/4 tank...thinking of putting in a good scoop of sand from the DT...worse comes to worse, I suppose I'll have to skip the QT...although I hate to do it...which is worse, short QT or ammonia?...