Cloraquine Phosphate

steved350 · 02/18/2018, 07:11 PM

In the past I have used Cupramine to QT new fish. Im really unhappy with the success I have had with it in the past. I want to try my hand at using Cloraquine Phosphate. I understand that the tank and equipment I used is contaminated with copper but will that be an issue when changing to CP for QT?

bertoni · 02/18/2018, 07:29 PM

I am not sure, although a quick wipe-down with some vinegar will clean tanks and equipment. Live rock and sand would be a problem, though.

steved350 · 02/18/2018, 07:38 PM

There's nothing in the tank except a few pieces for PVC, a heater and a HOB filter

ironwill723 · 02/18/2018, 07:55 PM

Run some carbon to be sure it is removed before adding the CP. It will not be an issue.

tkeracer619 · 02/18/2018, 08:24 PM

How were you dosing cupramine?

If you follow the instructions on the bottle you will likely run into an issue.

Need to slowly raise levels.

Some fish do not tolerate CP very well. Hippo tangs, wrasses, and anthias come to mind.

bertoni · 02/19/2018, 06:45 PM

The media in the HOB probably should go, but the rest can be cleaned easily with some vinegar, if you're worried. I'm not sure I'd worry very much.

02/18/2018, 07:11 PM	#1
steved350 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 236	Cloraquine Phosphate In the past I have used Cupramine to QT new fish. Im really unhappy with the success I have had with it in the past. I want to try my hand at using Cloraquine Phosphate. I understand that the tank and equipment I used is contaminated with copper but will that be an issue when changing to CP for QT? __________________ Don't let your kids Grow up to fast!!

02/18/2018, 07:29 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I am not sure, although a quick wipe-down with some vinegar will clean tanks and equipment. Live rock and sand would be a problem, though. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

02/18/2018, 07:38 PM	#3
steved350 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 236	There's nothing in the tank except a few pieces for PVC, a heater and a HOB filter __________________ Don't let your kids Grow up to fast!!

02/18/2018, 08:24 PM	#5
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	How were you dosing cupramine? If you follow the instructions on the bottle you will likely run into an issue. Need to slowly raise levels. Some fish do not tolerate CP very well. Hippo tangs, wrasses, and anthias come to mind. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

02/19/2018, 06:45 PM	#6
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	The media in the HOB probably should go, but the rest can be cleaned easily with some vinegar, if you're worried. I'm not sure I'd worry very much. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

02/18/2018, 07:55 PM	#4
ironwill723 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 980	Run some carbon to be sure it is removed before adding the CP. It will not be an issue.