{"product_id":"seachem-cupramine-copper-ich-velvet-treatment","title":"Seachem Cupramine","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .aq-pd { font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; color:#1a1a1a; line-height:1.6; }\n  .aq-pd h2 { font-size:1.25em; font-weight:700; margin:1.4em 0 .5em; border-left:4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left:10px; line-height:1.2; }\n  .aq-pd p { margin:0 0 1em; }\n  .aq-pd a { color:#1565C0; }\n  .aq-callout { background:#E3F2FD; border-left:4px solid #1E88E5; padding:12px 16px; margin:0 0 16px; font-size:.97em; }\n  .aq-warn { background:#FFF3E0; border-left:4px solid #E65100; padding:10px 14px; margin:0 0 16px; font-size:.95em; }\n  .aq-features { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr)); gap:12px; margin:0 0 8px; }\n  .aq-feature { background:#F1F8FE; border:1px solid #BBDEFB; border-radius:8px; padding:12px 14px; }\n  .aq-feature strong { display:block; margin-bottom:4px; color:#0D47A1; }\n  .aq-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:.4em 0 1em; font-size:.95em; }\n  .aq-table th, .aq-table td { border:1px solid #BBDEFB; padding:8px 10px; text-align:left; }\n  .aq-table th { background:#E3F2FD; }\n  .aq-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background:#F1F8FE; }\n  .aq-specs-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:.4em 0 1em; font-size:.95em; }\n  .aq-specs-table th, .aq-specs-table td { border:1px solid #BBDEFB; padding:8px 10px; text-align:left; }\n  .aq-specs-table th { background:#E3F2FD; width:38%; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-pd\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Cupramine\u003c\/strong\u003e is a buffered ionic copper treatment that eradicates marine ich (\u003cem\u003eCryptocaryon\u003c\/em\u003e), marine velvet (\u003cem\u003eAmyloodinium\u003c\/em\u003e), freshwater ich (\u003cem\u003eIchthyophthirius\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cem\u003eOodinium\u003c\/em\u003e, and other external parasites of both freshwater and marine fish. Unlike copper sulfate and chelated coppers, Cupramine is non-acidic, stays fully charged and active at low doses, is gentler on fish, and is easily removed with carbon when treatment is done. Browse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/medication\"\u003efish medications\u003c\/a\u003e and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/seachem\"\u003eSeachem lineup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-warn\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuarantine tank only. Copper is lethal to invertebrates, corals, snails, shrimp, and most plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e Never dose your display reef or planted tank. Remove chemical filtration (carbon) during treatment, and always confirm the copper level with a copper test kit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Seachem Cupramine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreats ich and velvet\u003c\/strong\u003eEradicates the most common marine and freshwater external parasites.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentler on fish\u003c\/strong\u003eNon-acidic and less toxic to fish than copper sulfate or chelated coppers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable and effective\u003c\/strong\u003eStays fully charged (ionic) and active at low therapeutic concentrations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to remove\u003c\/strong\u003eCarbon removes it from the water once treatment is finished.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh and saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003eWorks in quarantine and hospital tanks for both fish types.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest-kit friendly\u003c\/strong\u003eDesigned to be dosed and monitored with a standard copper test kit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor use in a quarantine or hospital tank only. Shake well. Add 1 capful (5 mL) to every 80 liters (about 20 US gallons), which raises copper by about 0.25 mg\/L. After 48 hours, repeat the same dose to reach the therapeutic level of 0.5 mg\/L. Maintain 0.5 mg\/L for 14 days, confirming the level with a copper test kit. Do not exceed 0.8 mg\/L. Remove with carbon or water changes when finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"aq-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA single small quarantine tank or one treatment cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard quarantine and hospital tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger or repeated treatments, best value per mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"aq-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeachem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIonic copper parasite treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTreats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarine ich, marine velvet, freshwater ich, Oodinium, ectoparasites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 mg\/L copper for 14 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater (quarantine only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mL, 100 mL, 250 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a copper test kit, found in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003ewater testing\u003c\/a\u003e selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/medication\"\u003efish medications\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShop the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/seachem\"\u003eSeachem range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this in my display tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Copper is lethal to invertebrates, corals, snails, shrimp, and most plants, and it can absorb into rock and substrate. Treat only in a bare quarantine or hospital tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a test kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Copper must be kept in a precise therapeutic window. Use a copper test kit to confirm you reach and hold 0.5 mg\/L without overshooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I remove it afterward?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRun fresh activated carbon or do water changes to strip the copper out of the water once treatment is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it better than copper sulfate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCupramine is buffered and non-acidic, stays active at lower concentrations, is gentler on fish, and removes cleanly with carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"50 mL","offer_id":48787843776731,"sku":"564","price":6.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 mL","offer_id":48787843809499,"sku":"565","price":9.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 mL","offer_id":48787843842267,"sku":"566","price":19.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/0564-Cupramine-50-mL.png?v=1779179517","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-cupramine-copper-ich-velvet-treatment","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}