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==What is it?==<br />
'''Copper sulphate''' (sulfate) is a chemical used in the treatment of some bacteria, algae, fungus and some fish parasites such as [[Ich]]. It can also be used to kill snails, accidentally or on purpose.<br />
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*This chemical is toxic if the wrong dosage is used.<ref name="IFAS">[http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FA006 Ichthyophthirius Multifiliis (White Spot) Infections in Fish] by Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Dept., Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida</ref><br />
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The disadvantage of copper sulphate is that it is extremely toxic in water of low alkalinity ([[KH]]). NEVER use copper sulphate without testing the total alkalinity of the water, carefully measuring the dimensions of the <u>actual</u> water volume of the tank to be treated, and weighing the amount of chemical to be applied. <br />
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The concentration of copper sulphate to apply is often calculated by determining the total alkalinity of the water and dividing that number by 100. <br />
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For example:<br><br />
If the total alkalinity of the pond is 120&nbsp;mg/l, then 120/100 = 1.2&nbsp;mg/l of copper sulphate.<br />
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Precautions:<br />
*Do not use copper sulphate if the total alkalinity is less than 50&nbsp;mg/l as it will seriously harm your animals.<br />
*Use of copper sulphate may lead to severe oxygen depletion, therefore, vigorous aeration should always be turned on before adding the chemical. <br />
*This will add levels of copper to your tank which will very likely kill any copper sensitive [[invertebrates]] as well - do not use in a Reef tank!<br />
*Please ensure you read and understand the links and references provided before use.<br />
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==References==<br />
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==Links==<br />
*[[w:Copper sulphate|Copper sulphate]] on Wikipedia<br />
*[http://www.fishyfarmacy.com/Q&A/all_about_copper.html All About Copper sulfate]<br />
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