{"product_id":"api-phosphate-test-kit-copy","title":"API - Copper Test Kit (90 tests)","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAPI Copper (Cu) Test Kit – 90 Tests\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccurately monitor copper levels in freshwater and saltwater aquariums.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAPI Copper (Cu) Test Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a quick and reliable way to measure copper concentrations in aquarium water. Copper is commonly used in certain fish medications, particularly treatments for parasitic infections, but maintaining the correct concentration is essential: too little copper may make treatment ineffective, while excessive levels can be harmful or even fatal to aquatic life. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe kit measures \u003cstrong\u003etotal copper, including both free and chelated copper\u003c\/strong\u003e, across a range of \u003cstrong\u003e0–4.0 ppm (mg\/L)\u003c\/strong\u003e and is suitable for both \u003cstrong\u003efreshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures copper from \u003cstrong\u003e0–4.0 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetects \u003cstrong\u003efree and chelated copper\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for freshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly useful when monitoring copper-based medications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy colour-comparison testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes test solution, capped test tube, colour card and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides approximately \u003cstrong\u003e90 tests\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Test for Copper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCopper treatments need to remain within the appropriate therapeutic range to work effectively. API notes that free copper levels can decline rapidly and therefore recommends frequent testing—daily when monitoring free copper during treatment. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper is highly toxic to many invertebrates and should not be used in aquariums containing shrimp, snails, crayfish or corals. API also advises against using copper treatments in aquariums or ponds containing plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor aquariums containing sensitive invertebrates, a copper test can also be a useful diagnostic tool when copper contamination is suspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArt of Aqua Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e When using copper-based medication, never dose by estimation alone. Test the water regularly and follow the medication manufacturer's recommended therapeutic concentration, as different copper medications may require different target levels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41871546253445,"sku":"API-65L","price":375.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/6331\/5845\/files\/APICopperTest.webp?v=1789628727","url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/api-phosphate-test-kit-copy","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}