FritzMardel Coppersafe

Fritz Coppersafe is a stable, non-staining chelated copper treatment for Ich, Velvet, and other external parasites in freshwater and saltwater. A single dose holds a therapeutic copper level of about 2.0 ppm for up to a month, so there is no daily redosing. Explore more fish medication.

Features

• Chelated copper that treats fresh and saltwater Ich and Velvet
• Also controls flukes, anchor worms, and other external parasites
• Stable and non-staining, holds about 2.0 ppm copper for up to a month
• One dose lasts, with no daily redosing required
• Treat continuously for 10 to 14 days to clear all parasites

Choose Your Size

• 4 oz for smaller tanks
• 16 oz for larger systems and better value

How to Use

• Use 5 mL (1 tsp) per 4 gallons (15 L), or 8 oz per 190 gallons
• Maintain treatment for 10 to 14 days
• Test copper with a copper test kit and keep it near 2.0 ppm

Important

• Do not use with invertebrates, corals, or copper-sensitive and scaleless fish
• Remove ion-exchange resin and heavy-metal pads during treatment (activated carbon is fine to use afterward)

Specifications

Recommended Pairings

• Track copper with the Fritz Copper Test Kit
• Rebuild the biofilter afterward with FritzZyme Trace
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it reef safe?
No, copper is lethal to invertebrates and corals. Use it only in fish-only systems.

How often do I dose?
One dose holds the level for up to a month; treat for 10 to 14 days.

Can I use it on scaleless fish?
Use caution. Scaleless and copper-sensitive fish can react, so dose carefully or avoid.