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After reading much about the use of H2O2, I decided to try it to see the effect on algae. Three days ago when performing a 20 percent water change, some of the wood in my aquarium and the outtake tubes from my canister filters were exposed to air. Using a spray bottle containing 3% H2O2 (purchased in the spray bottle at CVS), I sprayed the outtake tubes and the algae exposed above the surface of the water. My chemistry background gave me confidence that this technique would be safe because the H2O2 would react with the water and produce oxygen gas.
The next day, the outtake tubes were clean and the exposed wood were loaded with small bubbles. On the third day after spraying, I achieved about 80% algae control on the wood that was exposed (I missed some spots).
I do not believe this technique should be used as a cure because it does not alleviate the cause. However, in my case, I am using H2O2 to help remedy the time that I did not use CO2. I am very happy with the results.
Has anyone else used H202 to target algae?
Mike
After reading much about the use of H2O2, I decided to try it to see the effect on algae. Three days ago when performing a 20 percent water change, some of the wood in my aquarium and the outtake tubes from my canister filters were exposed to air. Using a spray bottle containing 3% H2O2 (purchased in the spray bottle at CVS), I sprayed the outtake tubes and the algae exposed above the surface of the water. My chemistry background gave me confidence that this technique would be safe because the H2O2 would react with the water and produce oxygen gas.
The next day, the outtake tubes were clean and the exposed wood were loaded with small bubbles. On the third day after spraying, I achieved about 80% algae control on the wood that was exposed (I missed some spots).
I do not believe this technique should be used as a cure because it does not alleviate the cause. However, in my case, I am using H2O2 to help remedy the time that I did not use CO2. I am very happy with the results.
Has anyone else used H202 to target algae?
Mike
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