With Seachem Cupramine, you can treat fish that are infected with external parasites such as Amyloodinium, Cryptocaryon, Ichthyophthirius and Oodinium.
So, does this treatment product have an expiration date? You can find out in this guide at Aquarium Blueprints.
Quick Summary
Seachem Cupramine does not have an expiration date as it should last indefinitely.
With that said, the treatment solution can be spoiled if you leave the cap open and/or expose it to extreme temperatures.
For proper care of this product, we recommend that you keep the cap tightly closed when you aren’t using it. You should also store Seachem Cupramine in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight and other heat sources.
Of course, you should avoid mixing the Cupramine with any other chemicals or substances.
What is Seachem Cupramine?
Seachem Cupramine is a copper-based solution that is used to treat Ich, which is the Ichthyophthirius parasite in freshwater and Cryptocaryon parasite in saltwater.
It can also be used to treat Velvel, which is the Piscinoodinium parasite in freshwater and the Amyloodinium parasite in saltwater.
In order to safely use this product to treat your sick fish, you need to first remove any chemical filtration in your fish tank in addition to turning off UV filters and/or ozone filters.
For the first dose, you need to add 0,5 mL per 10.5 US gallons or 40 liters for freshwater or 1 mL per 10.5 US gallons or 40 liters for saltwater. After 48 hours have passed, you then need to add another dose.
After the second dose, you need to wait two weeks. Afterwards, you can use chemical filtration to remove the copper in your aquarium.
Does Seachem Cupramine have an expiration date?
Seachem Cupramine does not have an expiry date. The treatment product should last indefinitely with proper care.
How to extend the shelf life of Seachem Cupramine
In order to prevent Seachem Cupramine from spoiling, we recommend that you take the following precautionary steps to extend its shelf life:
1. Do not store this solution in any other container aside from the original packaging.
2. Do not attempt to put back any portion of Cupramine in the original container.
3. Once you are done are dosing the solution in your tank, make sure you keep the cap tightly closed.
If left open, dust and other particles will get into the bottle, causing possible contamination.
Furthermore, leaving the cap open will cause the water liquid to evaporate, resulting in a higher concentration of copper.
4. Do not put any liquid or substances in the Seachem Cupramine container.
Seachem Prime, for instance, will instantly convert Cupramine into a very toxic compound for the fish and other aquatic pets in your tank.
5. When storing the container, make sure you place it in a cool and dry place.
6. Avoid storing Seachem Cupramine in direct sunlight as doing so will cause it to rise in temperature, resulting in possible contamination.
7. You should also avoid putting the bottle near other heat sources such as the stove, space heater and fire place.
If Seachem Cupramine gets contaminated in any of the aforementioned ways, then it may be best that you dispose of the container and get a brand new one.
