Seachem Cuprisorb 250ml

Description

Seachem CupriSorb 250mL — Synthetic Chelating Resin for Filtering Copper & Heavy Metals From Fresh & Saltwater Aquarium Tanks

Seachem CupriSorb 250mL (SKU: 724981-206) is a powerful chelating synthetic media designed to eliminate copper and heavy metal contaminants from fresh and saltwater aquariums. Copper is lethal to marine invertebrates, corals, and sensitive freshwater species even in minute trace amounts. CupriSorb rapidly extracts all forms of copper—including free ionic copper and chelated medication formulations—making aquariums safe for invertebrates; thus making CupriSorb a safe water additive media to use in aquariums containing fish, invertebrates, and plants. It can be regenerated for repeated use, making it a cost-effective and reliable solution for long-term copper control.

Seachem CupriSorb 250mL pack bottle is a specialised filtration resin designed to rapidly and efficiently remove copper (both ionic and chelated) as well as other heavy metals from freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Its high binding capacity exceeds that of standard chemical media like activated carbon or ion-exchange resins. CupriSorb can be used for continuous metal control or as a rapid emergency treatment following copper-based medication cycles. It is particularly useful after copper-based medication treatments or in situations where copper contamination must be eliminated to protect sensitive species. The media changes colour as it adsorbs copper, giving aquarists a clear visual signal when the resin is fully spent.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Reef Safety Preparation: Clears copper residue from rocks and substrates in tanks converted from fish-only to reef aquariums.

• Invertebrate Protection: Protects invertebrates, shrimp, and snails from heavy metal toxicity in tap water.

• After Copper-based Treatments: It is highly recommended to use after doing copper treatment of the aquarium & fish tank water.

Placement & Flow Guide

• Pack media into a fine mesh filter bag (such as Seachem The Bag) and place in canister filters, media reactors, or sumps.

• Always place it around the high-flow area of the filter; this ensures moderate water movement through the media bag to maximise contact time and chemical absorption efficiency.

• Monitor copper levels regularly and replace or regenerate when exhausted.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Unrivalled Extraction Efficiency: Absorbs copper faster and more completely than activated carbon.

• Broad-Spectrum Metal Extraction: Effectively removes both ionic and chelated copper ions, and also removes other heavy metal toxins like iron, nickel, zinc, and aluminium ions.

• Regenerable Resin: Can be safely regenerated multiple times using an acid bath regimen.

• Safe for Sensitive Biotas: Will not alter pH, alkalinity, or trace mineral balance in marine or freshwater tanks, thus making it safe for sensitive aquatic species, including invertebrates.

Product Details

• Brand: Seachem

• SKU: 724981-206 (Internal ID: 130727)

• Barcode (GTIN/UPC): 000116020602

• Product Type: Aquarium Filter Media > Heavy Metal Removal Resin

• Package Dimensions: 70 mm (L) × 70 mm (W) × 100 mm (H)

• Gross Package Weight: 200 g

• Net Volume: 250 mL

• Target Environment: Marine, Reef & Freshwater Aquariums

• Treatment Capacity: 250 mL treats up to 600 Litres (150 US gallons)