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Research Project: The Role of Mucosal Surfaces and Microflora in Immunity and Disease Prevention

Location: Harry K. Dupree Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Cntr

Title: Use of Copper Sulfate and a New Disinfectant called Peracetic Acid in Aquaculture

Author
item Straus, David - Dave

Submitted to: Book of Abstracts - Ohio Aquaculture Conference
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 9/22/2017
Publication Date: 1/26/2018
Citation: Straus, D.L. 2018. Use of Copper Sulfate and a New Disinfectant called Peracetic Acid in Aquaculture [abstract]. Book of Abstracts - Ohio Aquaculture Conference. p. 1-43.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Copper sulfate treatments are currently used for water treatments to control algae and snails, but also to control parasites (mainly Ich) on fish and fungus (Saprolegnia) on fish eggs. This compound has also been used in the past to control columnaris on fish, although antibiotics are the common treatment now. In our lab’s efforts to gain an FDA-approval for copper sulfate, we are well-aware that there is a great deal of information on the toxicity of copper, especially in low-alkalinity waters; however, much of this information is fragmented, and a comprehensive guide of copper toxicity and safe concentrations in various water chemistries is not available. In addition, historical data does not always include alkalinity, which is crucial when determining toxicity.