assassin snails and copper

[stemag]

im thinking of getting a few assassin snails but i have read copper is toxic for them i am using ei dosing with mico which i beleave has copper in it but reading on here many people have them in there tanks and there must be some of them that has trace s of copper in them tanks so what advice can you give thanks

 

[ceg4048]

Hello,
Toxicity is a function of concentration. Invertebrates require Copper because their blood is Copper based, but too much of it can cause problems. The levels of Copper being dosed is no where near the toxic level. You are therefore advised to ignore this issue.

Cheers,

 

[stemag]

thanks for the reply i will go ahead and get some thanks