{"product_id":"api-copper-test-kit-liquid-1-25oz-fresh-saltwater","title":"API Copper Test Kit Liquid 1.25oz Fresh\/Saltwater","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReads total copper from 0 to 4 ppm in fresh or saltwater.\u003c\/strong\u003e The API Copper Test Kit is a liquid reagent test for tracking copper — used to monitor therapeutic copper levels during a parasite or ich treatment, and to catch copper leaching from ageing household plumbing before it reaches livestock. It ships as a 1.25 oz reagent bottle with a test tube, colour chart and instruction booklet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReads total copper, 0–4 ppm (mg\/L)\u003c\/strong\u003e — covers both free and chelated copper forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh and saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e — one kit, one reagent, for either water type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast liquid test\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10 drops into a 5 mL sample, shake, wait a minute, read against the chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitive to a faint colour\u003c\/strong\u003e — API's instructions note that even a very faint tint indicates copper is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAround 90 tests per kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — see the note below on where this figure comes from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReproduced from API's included instructions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the supplied test tube to the 5 mL line with a water sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 10 drops of Copper Test Solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCap and shake for 5 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait 1 minute for the colour to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the sample against the colour card. Even a very faint colour means copper is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree copper declines quickly in an aquarium and needs testing daily during a treatment course. Chelated copper compounds are far more stable and will remain in solution for extended periods — worth knowing before you assume a low reading means the dose has worn off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAPI (Mars Fishcare)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBottle size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25 oz reagent bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeasures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal copper (free and chelated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 4 ppm (mg\/L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by API\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSample size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTime to result\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 minute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTests per kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 90 — see note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFreight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPI's own product page does not state a tests-per-kit figure. The ~90 figure above is consistent across several independent retailers who reproduce the count printed on API's packaging; it is not confirmed on API's own website, so treat it as a close approximation rather than a guaranteed count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included \/ what you'll still need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper Test Solution reagent bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapped glass test tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour comparison card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reference or calibration standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny treatment for correcting a copper reading that's out of range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen the reading is out of range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA positive reading in an invertebrate or planted tank means copper should not be there at all — API states copper is unsuitable for aquariums or ponds with snails, shrimp, crayfish, corals or plants. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-bio-chem-zorb-210l\"\u003eAPI Bio-Chem Zorb\u003c\/a\u003e is rated by API to remove heavy metals from freshwater and is the product to run to strip it back out. If your tap water is the source, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-stress-coat\"\u003eAPI Stress Coat\u003c\/a\u003e declares a heavy-metal-neutralising claim on its label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a copper-based medication course, the target concentration is set by that medication's own label, not by this test kit — follow the dosing product's instructions for the reading you're aiming for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitoring copper during a therapeutic copper treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecking new tap water or plumbing for copper contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh and saltwater fish-only systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef, invertebrate or planted tanks as a green light to use copper — any measurable reading is a problem in these systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermining a medication's correct dose — read the medication's own label for that\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye contact: flush gently with water for at least 15 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin contact: wash with soap and water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf swallowed, contact a physician immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-bio-chem-zorb-210l\"\u003eAPI Bio-Chem Zorb\u003c\/a\u003e — removes heavy metals, including copper, once a treatment course is finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-stress-coat\"\u003eAPI Stress Coat\u003c\/a\u003e — conditions tap water and carries a heavy-metal-neutralising claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-freshwater-master-multi-test-kit-5-in-1\"\u003eAPI Freshwater Master Multi Test Kit 5 in 1\u003c\/a\u003e — for the other parameters worth tracking alongside copper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-ammonia-test-kit-fresh-saltwater\"\u003eAPI Ammonia Test Kit Fresh\/Saltwater\u003c\/a\u003e — a stressed, medicated tank is also the tank most likely to spike on ammonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a consumable test kit, so no manufacturer warranty period applies. That does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law: if the product is faulty, unsafe or not as described, you are entitled to a remedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips as standard freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this kit work in both freshwater and saltwater?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. API rates it for both water types with the same reagent and procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many tests are in one kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 90, based on independent retailer listings that reproduce the count from API's packaging. API's own website does not state a figure, so treat this as an approximation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does my reading stay high a day after I stopped dosing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChelated copper compounds are stable and remain in solution for extended periods, unlike free copper, which declines quickly. A high reading a day later doesn't necessarily mean you're still dosing — check whether your treatment used a chelated formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs any copper reading safe for shrimp or snails?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. API states copper should not be used in tanks with invertebrates, including snails, shrimp, crayfish and corals. Treat any measurable reading in an invertebrate tank as a problem to fix, not a level to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat do I do if my tap water tests positive for copper?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a conditioner that declares a heavy-metal claim, such as API Stress Coat, before adding tap water to the tank, and retest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"API","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774195355939,"sku":null,"price":54.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/APH230_2.png?v=1772082137","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/api-copper-test-kit-liquid-1-25oz-fresh-saltwater","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}