The Salifert Copper Profi Test Kit is perfect for monitoring copper levels within your aquarium. It is highly sensitive and will detect even the smallest amounts easily. Copper is often a key ingredient in treatments and medications, but it is vital to ensure concentrations are not too heavy, as copper can be toxic to both marine fish and invertebrates.
This kit allows you to verify if copper still exists in your system following a cure or if it is entering your tank through external sources.
Medication Monitoring: Check copper levels after using medications to ensure they have returned to safe parameters.
Mains Water Safety: Tap water can contain large amounts of copper and other heavy metals; use this kit to test mains water during routine water changes.
Test Requirements: For accurate results, the pH value must be between pH 7.5 and 9.0 during the test.
Capacity: Each kit contains approximately 50 tests.
Is copper dangerous for my reef tank? Yes, while used in some treatments, copper is highly toxic to invertebrates (like snails and shrimp) and marine fish if the concentration is too high.
Can I use this to test my tap water? Absolutely. It is recommended to test your mains water during water changes, as tap water is a common source of copper and heavy metal contamination.
What pH level is required for an accurate copper test? To ensure a precise reading, your water's pH should be between 7.5 and 9.0 during the testing process.
Salifert pH Profi Test Kit: Ensure your water is within the required 7.5–9.0 range for accurate copper testing.
Activated Carbon or Cuprisorb: Essential for removing copper from the water column after a medication cycle is complete.
RO/DI Filtration Systems: The best way to ensure copper and heavy metals never enter your aquarium from your tap water source.
