Copper exists in water as a soluble salt or as suspended solids.
Concentrations exceeding 0.1 mg/L are useful for controlling algae and plankton growth.
Quantities ranging from 0.02 to 0.1 mg/L are toxic for some fish.
Monitoring theses levels is important when using copper to treat fish disease.
Method |
Range (mg/L) |
Steps (mg/L) |
Approx. Number of Tests |
Test Strips | 0-3 | 0, 0.2,0.5 , 1, 3 | 25 |