Blue Hippo - Ich - Treating with copper

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Originally Posted by scherzo

I have a Hippo Tang in a 15 gallon (It is a juvenile) and am treating it with copper. (It had ich).

Since I setup the tank a week ago ammonia is now going up.

How should I handle the water changes and re-dose the copper?

I think I'm about .25ppm for ammonia.

Should I just measure the amount I'm taking out and then re-dose?

I do have a copper test kit but I know that it is sometimes difficult to calculate dosage of the copper using a test kit. Maybe test 1st to get a baseline?

Anyone with experience?

Thanks

Personally, I am not a big believer in treating with copper. If your environment is healthy, then the fish will be... Now saying that, is the 15G your new tank? I am hoping it is a hospital tank, if so then follow the others advice.

If this is your new/regular tank, then a big NO NO.... Too small of a tank and too new for any type of fish.

Good Luck!