Hydrogen Peroxide. H2O2

Dez · #1 09-29-2011, 03:28 AM

Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used for algae control in ponds. It doesn't harm the fish or plants. I don't know what effect it has in a reef though.

shootingstar · #2 09-29-2011, 02:02 PM

I have used it many times as a dip but have never been brave enough to put it directly in the tank.

Proteus · #3 09-29-2011, 02:18 PM

I added 5 drops of 45% to 5 gallons water agitated for two hours and added to system. As of this morning all was good.

daniella3d · #4 09-30-2011, 02:15 AM

If you aerate for 2 hours, doesn't that breakdown the peroxyde? Is it still even active when you put it in the tank?

I mean, 5 drops to 5 gallons is not much and being aerated for that long?

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Originally Posted by Titus99

I added 5 drops of 45% to 5 gallons water agitated for two hours and added to system. As of this morning all was good.

Proteus · #5 09-30-2011, 02:34 AM

I see what you mean. 2 hours is Alot of time and the reason form
Five drops in five gallons is because it 45% not 3% the usual
Drugstore peroxide. I know it's still not Alot but didn't want to over do it

Proteus · #6 09-29-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dez

Hydrogen peroxide is commonly used for algae control in ponds. It doesn't harm the fish or plants. I don't know what effect it has in a reef though.

I came up on a farm in the south and we use to drop bales in the dugouts for that exact reason. As they decompose it releases peroxide. Helped control pond scum and winterkill