{"product_id":"copper-power-blue-marine-copper-treatment","title":"Copper Power Blue — Chelated Copper Marine Treatment","description":"\u003cp\u003eCopper Power Blue is one of the most stable chelated copper treatments available for fish-only and quarantine saltwater systems. Its chelated formula holds therapeutic copper concentrations reliably in high-calcium, high-alkalinity saltwater — where ionic copper precipitates out of solution rapidly and unpredictably — making it the professional-grade choice for treating \u003cem\u003eCryptocaryon irritans\u003c\/em\u003e (marine ich) and \u003cem\u003eAmyloodinium ocellatum\u003c\/em\u003e (marine velvet).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Chelated Copper vs. Ionic Copper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn saltwater, free ionic copper (Cu²⁺) reacts with carbonate, phosphate, and other ions in the water column and precipitates out of solution — often dropping below therapeutic levels within hours. Copper Power Blue's chelating agent keeps copper dissolved and bioavailable at consistent concentrations with a precipitation rate of only 0.01 mg\/L per 24 hours. This means predictable levels, less re-dosing, and more reliable treatment outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eParasite Treatment Protocols\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.875rem;margin:14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:rgba(59,130,246,0.08);text-align:left;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.15);\"\u003eParasite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.15);\"\u003eTarget Copper Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.15);\"\u003eMinimum Duration \u0026amp; Why\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAmyloodinium ocellatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e(Marine Velvet)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e2.0–2.5 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.1);\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14–21 days minimum.\u003c\/strong\u003e The free-swimming dinospore stage is very brief (~24 hours) — copper only kills the parasite during this window. Continuous therapeutic levels are critical to intercept each dinospore as it hatches.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:rgba(128,128,128,0.03);\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCryptocaryon irritans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e(Marine Ich)\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e1.5–2.0 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 days minimum.\u003c\/strong\u003e The encysted tomont stage can persist on the substrate for up to 72 days at lower temperatures. A 30-day continuous treatment is required to interrupt the complete life cycle and prevent re-infection from hatching tomites.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritical Rules for Copper Treatment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways use a copper test kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — measure every 1–2 days and dose as needed to maintain therapeutic minimums. Subtherapeutic levels treat nothing and may cause resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuarantine system only, without exception\u003c\/strong\u003e — copper is acutely toxic to all invertebrates (corals, shrimp, snails, clams, worms). It also leaches permanently into live rock and aragonite substrates, making them toxic for years. Never dose a display reef tank, even briefly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon will not remove chelated copper\u003c\/strong\u003e — beneficial because treatment levels remain stable, but note that chelated copper persists in the system after treatment ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove with cuprisorb\u003c\/strong\u003e — after treatment is complete, use a copper-removing adsorbent media before adding invertebrates to the quarantine tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDisease Identification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine Velvet (\u003cem\u003eA. ocellatum\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine white\/gold dusting on skin and gills (resembles powdered sugar or velvet fabric), rapid gill movement, lethargy, flashing. Progresses to sudden mortality rapidly — the most dangerous common reef parasite. Confirm with a magnifying glass; the \"dusting\" is smaller and denser than ich spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarine Ich (\u003cem\u003eC. irritans\u003c\/em\u003e):\u003c\/strong\u003e White spots on skin (2–5mm, larger and fewer than velvet), flashing, scratching, respiratory distress in heavy infestations. Slower progression than velvet, but can reach lethal loads without treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChelated copper formula — precipitation rate: 0.01 mg\/L per 24 hours in saltwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains therapeutic levels at 1.5–2.5 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot removed by activated carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWon't damage gill tissue at therapeutic doses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSize: 4 oz\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"YoCamron's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":50095435219181,"sku":"COPPERPOWER-MARINE-4OZ","price":7.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/1032\/8813\/files\/24814.jpg?v=1781976857","url":"https:\/\/yocamronsaquatics.com\/products\/copper-power-blue-marine-copper-treatment","provider":"YoCamron's Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}