API Copper Cu Test Kit for Fresh and Saltwater

API Copper Cu Test Kit for Fresh and Saltwater

API Copper Cu Test Kit for Fresh and Saltwater is an aquarium and pond copper test kit that lets fishkeepers monitor copper levels easily and accurately. It suits anyone using copper-based fish treatments, in freshwater tanks, saltwater tanks or ponds, and contains 90 tests.

Why Copper Needs Monitoring

Copper is used as a treatment for many parasitic infections, so it has to be monitored in an aquarium or pond. The level can drop too low for the treatment to be effective, or climb to a point that is detrimental to fish health. Copper is also likely to be present in your tap water, so it is worth knowing what is in the water before and during treatment.

Key Benefits

• Lets you monitor copper levels to keep copper-based fish treatments at therapeutic levels
• Tests copper from 0 to 4 ppm
• Measures both free and chelated copper
• Works in freshwater aquariums, saltwater aquariums and ponds
• Helps you maintain healthy conditions for fish and plants
• Supplied with 90 tests for regular, repeat checks

When to Test

Test whenever copper is a factor in your water, for example during a copper-based treatment or when you want to check what your tap water contributes. Keeping copper at suitable levels matters for plant photosynthesis, and it is also a concern for fish health, including anaemia in fish.

How to Use

Follow the easy-to-read instructions supplied with the kit. Use the glass test tube to hold your water sample, then compare the result against the colour chart.

Suitable For

• Freshwater aquariums
• Saltwater aquariums
• Ponds

Specifications

• Test range: 0 to 4 ppm
• Measures: free and chelated copper
• Number of tests: 90

What's Included

• 1 test bottle
• Easy-to-read instructions
• Glass test tube
• Colour chart
• Enough for 90 tests

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this kit in both freshwater and saltwater tanks?
Yes. It is designed for freshwater and saltwater aquariums, and it can also be used with ponds.

What range of copper does it test?
It tests copper levels from 0 to 4 ppm.

Does it detect chelated copper as well as free copper?
Yes. The kit measures both free and chelated copper.

Why should I test for copper if I am not treating my fish?
Copper is likely to be present in tap water, and the level should be healthy for plant photosynthesis and for fish. Testing shows you where your water stands.

Why does copper need monitoring during treatment?
Copper is used against many parasitic infections. If the level drops too low the treatment may not be effective, and if it rises too high it can be detrimental to fish health.

How many tests do I get?
The kit contains 90 tests, supplied with a test bottle, glass test tube, instructions and a colour chart.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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