Fritz Coppersafe is a stable, non-staining chelated copper treatment for Ich, Velvet, and other external parasites in freshwater and saltwater. A single dose holds a therapeutic copper level of about 2.0 ppm for up to a month, so there is no daily redosing. Explore more fish medication.Features Chelated copper that treats fresh and saltwater Ich and Velvet Also controls flukes, anchor worms, and other external parasites Stable and non-staining, holds about 2.0 ppm copper for up to a month One dose lasts, with no daily redosing required Treat continuously for 10 to 14 days to clear all parasites Choose Your Size 4 oz for smaller tanks 16 oz for larger systems and better value How to Use Use 5 mL (1 tsp) per 4 gallons (15 L), or 8 oz per 190 gallons Maintain treatment for 10 to 14 days Test copper with a copper test kit and keep it near 2.0 ppm Important Do not use with invertebrates, corals, or copper-sensitive and scaleless fish Remove ion-exchange resin and heavy-metal pads during treatment (activated carbon is fine to use afterward) Specifications Brand Fritz Type Medication (chelated copper) Water Type Freshwater and saltwater Sizes 4 oz and 16 oz Invert & Reef Safe No Origin Made in USA Recommended Pairings Track copper with the Fritz Copper Test Kit Rebuild the biofilter afterward with FritzZyme Trace Browse all medication Frequently Asked QuestionsIs it reef safe?No, copper is lethal to invertebrates and corals. Use it only in fish-only systems.How often do I dose?One dose holds the level for up to a month; treat for 10 to 14 days.Can I use it on scaleless fish?Use caution. Scaleless and copper-sensitive fish can react, so dose carefully or avoid.
