Trevor Edmonton
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what mixture do i use for a salt tank for alge i have recerched it a bit and any info would be nice thanks
35% hydrogen preoxide
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aninjaatemyshoe
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Wait, isn't that concentration of H2O2 highly reactive and dangerous? I know that hydrogen peroxide can start fires when you get to a certain concentration. Some people even use it as a rocket propellant.
Trevor Edmonton
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I picked it up at a store for ponds they all said it works on salt tanks ?? and yes it is flamable but in low dose humans use it too so i am stuck till i find answers so any help is needed thank-you
35%, or 3.5%?
In either case, the former can be dangerous, and neither will be a good way to treat algae in a marine tank (assuming you want anything else to live).
In either case, the former can be dangerous, and neither will be a good way to treat algae in a marine tank (assuming you want anything else to live).
A guy in our club actually used hydrogen peroxide to treat algae. I really can't remember the science behind it, but supposedly some people have used it and report success. It sounded kind of strange to me, but so did adding vodka to a tank. Assuming RC doesn't block it, here's a link to the thread on our local forum where he explains how it works. I don't think he's a chemist, so I'd assume he's just repeating what he learned through his own research. Perhaps he can help you out, Trevor. It sounds like you may want to confirm the 35% vs. 3.5% thing, though.
http://www.panhandlereefers.com/distribution/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=759&start=20 (Should be the last post by AnOldSalt on that page)
http://www.panhandlereefers.com/distribution/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=759&start=20 (Should be the last post by AnOldSalt on that page)
Trevor Edmonton
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thank-you for your help island crow many thanks
mscarpena
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I would say 35% would kill anything in your tank. You dip yourself in 35% and your dead. The peroxided used as an antiseptic is 2.0%. We use 50% HP at my work and we place it into a 60,000 gallon silo as a way to control organics. We use about 3 gallons per day on the 60,000 gallon silo. I would assume it works by breaking down organics and you skimmer should be able to remove the organics much easier. If I were you I would invest in an ozone reactor. Also there are many other more natural and safer ways to controll algae. I would investigate those. Also your corals have algae hosted inside of them so be careful not to kill those off or your corals are dead. Good luck.
ADA33
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I really am not sure about marine tanks. But I have used it in a planted FW tank. It definitely did work for HA.
But the proper way to deal with it in a FW Planted tank is 3 to 1 ratio with ro water in a squirt battle. 3 parts RO water to 1 part peroxide. I would take the plants OUT of the water and squirt them with them mixture, once a day for a week.
This would kill the HA and not hurt the Plants. The main problem with FW planted tanks is the Plants feed on the same thing as the HA.
Fortunately in a Marine tank is that if you stop feeding the P03 and N04 to the algae it will die and not hurt the your marine environment.
But the proper way to deal with it in a FW Planted tank is 3 to 1 ratio with ro water in a squirt battle. 3 parts RO water to 1 part peroxide. I would take the plants OUT of the water and squirt them with them mixture, once a day for a week.
This would kill the HA and not hurt the Plants. The main problem with FW planted tanks is the Plants feed on the same thing as the HA.
Fortunately in a Marine tank is that if you stop feeding the P03 and N04 to the algae it will die and not hurt the your marine environment.
Jerm77
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in some hydroponic applications 35% H2o2 is used as an oxidizer. but we are talking about 1cup per 100 gallons. its also known to kill bacteria in higher concentrations, so it doesn't work with all applications well, especially if you use beneficial bacteria strains. I have also seen it used to kill unwanted algae growth by spraying directly on the algea with a 1:5 ratio. but, this is a temporary fix. for the most part algae will grow right back.
I wouldn't recommend using this in a captive marine environment. if anything it would probably raise the ORP in your tank, maybe to unsafe levels if you aren't careful.
and yes h2o2 @ 35% will turn your skin white, and it will burn pretty bad. dont touch it.
I wouldn't recommend using this in a captive marine environment. if anything it would probably raise the ORP in your tank, maybe to unsafe levels if you aren't careful.
and yes h2o2 @ 35% will turn your skin white, and it will burn pretty bad. dont touch it.
MileHighFish
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35% will burn you!! It has been used for algae for years in the hydroponics industry it serves its purpose well and stops algae growth but I think it would nuke your fish tank.
MileHighFish
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LOL Jerm beat me to it!!
madadi
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this is like trying to kill the algae in your tank with bleach!
there are so many GOOD ways to kill algae and all require patients. i was guilty of this at one point. treated my reef tank as a science experiment and tried way too many different things. stick to what works and your corals will thank you for it with great growth and color. GFO, a well balanced feeding schedule proportional to your tanks biological load, good lighting, and maintenance.
and remember, the best algae control is prevention!!!
there are so many GOOD ways to kill algae and all require patients. i was guilty of this at one point. treated my reef tank as a science experiment and tried way too many different things. stick to what works and your corals will thank you for it with great growth and color. GFO, a well balanced feeding schedule proportional to your tanks biological load, good lighting, and maintenance.
and remember, the best algae control is prevention!!!
MattAndKim
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Why not use normal strength h202, the concentration shouldn't matter as you are diluting it anyways. From personal experience, I do not like dealing with 35% h202 as if you are attempting to pour or measure it, it is likely a small amount may get on you and it will burn you on contact. Your outer layer of skin will die and turn white in 30 seconds to a minute and the burn will cause intense itching under the skin. I do not recommend using it, but using latex gloves should protect your hands.
Trevor Edmonton
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Thank you all !! I was going to use it to kill alge as per usual time and less feeding tank is back to normal all recerch has showen me is its a bandaid solution im a dreamer and would love to find a cure for alge lol
ADA33
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I do apologize as you can see I am definitely not a chemist and assumed that peroxide only came in one form. This is what I was referring to.
http://www.walgreens.com/store/prod...frgl_614329&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=sku1375525
It is 3%. Again I only used this for a planted tank and would not recommend it in a marine environment.
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