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ILuvMyGoldBarb
08-11-2008, 09:47 PM
Anyone know the amount per gallon ratio for dosing H2O2 to get rid of BBA?
Algenco
08-11-2008, 10:01 PM
I have used up to 5ml per gal
Turn off the filters and apply directly to the affected spots, leave filter off 5-10 minutes
ILuvMyGoldBarb
08-11-2008, 10:07 PM
Thanks
I found some info that suggested leaving the filter on and dosing 2ml/gal. I decided to try that approach and see where I get. I'll do a 50% WC this evening. And then repeat tomorrow.
Algenco
08-11-2008, 11:05 PM
you don't have to do a wc unless you want, it breaks down fairly quick
ILuvMyGoldBarb
08-11-2008, 11:44 PM
OK. How frequently do you dose?
Algenco
08-12-2008, 12:37 AM
daily if necessary,until the algae changes color
I turn off the filters to allow the H2O2 to stay in contact with the algae
I also have a spray bottle with 1 part H2O2 /3 parts water, when I do a WC I spray any algae that is exposed
PUNISHER VETTE
08-12-2008, 01:01 AM
I had my driftwood out of the water for a day, and poured boiling water on it before putting it back in.

I brushed the hell out of it with a wire brush but it just wasn't enough to get the BBA off.

When i put it back in the tank some of the BBA turned red which i thought meant it was dead...but since then it looks like it's gotten it's color back.

:(
fins_n_fur
08-12-2008, 05:55 AM
I had my driftwood out of the water for a day, and poured boiling water on it before putting it back in.

I brushed the hell out of it with a wire brush but it just wasn't enough to get the BBA off.

When i put it back in the tank some of the BBA turned red which i thought meant it was dead...but since then it looks like it's gotten it's color back.

:(
This might work, if you have some Excel. Give the wood another scrubbing outside of the tank to get as much as you can off. Then try sponging and patting some Excel on the most affected areas of the wood (you don't need a lot) and put it back in the tank. I did this for some bba on my backing wall (obviously, I couldn't take this out of the tank) and it worked a treat. You should have it die off, but you'll need to clean up the dead stuff pretty religiously. I suppose you could you use hydrogen peroxide as well.
ILuvMyGoldBarb
08-12-2008, 11:02 AM
H2O2 is a ton cheaper than Excell and there are about the same in effetiveness. I'm keeping an eye on it to see just how it goes.
fins_n_fur
08-12-2008, 11:19 AM
Definitely let us know how it goes...I have to see where I can get some here...I've never seen it here, but I've not actively looked for it either. Good luck!
Fishalicious
08-12-2008, 01:06 PM
H202 works great for algae... best way to use it is to get a pond or large aquarium Oxydator (with reactor stone) Buy 3% strength H202 and just put it in the aquarium...it dissolves slowly into the water and the fish have no ill effects from it.. leave it for a week and all the algae is gone.
fins_n_fur
08-12-2008, 01:41 PM
Where do you get hydrogen peroxide in the NLs? Probably still cheaper than EasyLife carbo or Excel for getting rid of algae...it would be good to know!
Fishalicious
08-12-2008, 01:44 PM
At Kruidvat in Holland you can get bottles for 1 Euro a piece in the cleaning section.
fins_n_fur
08-12-2008, 01:50 PM
DOH LOL I totally forgot about Kruidvat...of course <slaps forehead>
reef12
08-14-2008, 01:57 AM
Works good and turns it kind of bleached out color then suck it out with a siphon tube.
might have to do it a couple of times.
My best on it a hard sucker to remove.
strange but algae as one of the most common forms of spore plants on the planet will figure a way to sneak back in.:c9:
IMHO
ILuvMyGoldBarb
08-14-2008, 04:09 AM
Well, after 3 days of treating it seems to be doing well. I can finally see my E. tenellus again. LOL
PUNISHER VETTE
08-14-2008, 05:10 AM
Does this only work with BBA? or can it be used for any algae?

I have a bunch of brown diatoms...i can't remember but is that technically an algae?
nwnittany
09-15-2008, 06:52 PM
Gang,

Sorry if this is a repetitive question, but I just want to make sure I don't f up my tank.

Will adding the 5ml per gallon directly on the BBA cause harm to:

- my fish
- my filter media
- my plants (I can probably live this having to cut them back a bit)

? I'm getting this darn BBA all over. I've increased the water changes to twice a week, reduced feeding, reduced surface turbulence, but still get it. Thought I'd give this a try, but don't want to do it if there's some fine print that I've missed...