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[cjrose]

I called seachem because I wasn't getting a .50 reading with the reagent unto well over 1 minute after stirring. I was told to take the darkest reading I get within a couple of minutes of stirring. When I do this with water from my tank and dose m tank to the level of .50 ppm my tang almost died. He was in the corner of the tank on his side, twiching and jerking and breathing extremely hard. When I did a water change a short time later to bring the copper levels down he was better within an hour or so. I do plan on calling them again tomorrow.

 

[florida joe]

Originally Posted by srfisher17
http:///forum/post/3265174
I've used Cupramine & a SeaChem copper test on many, many fish (all new fish) in QT for a long time. I'm sure something is bound to come along that works just as well; there sure have been enough products that don't work. I remember Seachem had a problem with one of their test kits 2-3 years ago. I think it was the copper (but not 100% sure, it may have been phos or silicate) and some of these kits could still be around. In any case, If you call SeaChem tech support; they should be able to help. I often say this; if a company doesn't have good tech support, I don't buy their stuff. Just Google them for the number. I'm a firm believer in using a test kit made by the same mfg as the copper ( a hint from Beth a while back) and I've found the SeaChem copper & tests to be outstanding. (Except for the above reagent incident.). I have about 750 gals with lots of fish and every one has been treated with Cupramine (an a de-wormer).
Yes it was copper, i had a problem with their test kit called them about it, I started a thread on my experience but I cant go back to my old threads to re-post it