BGA treatment question

jl209 · 10-07-2011, 08:59 PM

Im in the process of treating my tank for BGA with erythromycin. Alot of my BGA is under my pool filter sand substrate. Im just wondering if I need to inject the meds into the sand or if the meds will get into my substrate.

freph · 10-08-2011, 01:20 AM

It should penetrate the sand since water also flows through your sand as well. If you're not feeling assured, you can fill a syringe (1-2mL/gallon) with hydrogen peroxide and apply it directly to the BGA. The fun thing about peroxide is that it makes stuff float.

jl209 · 10-08-2011, 02:40 AM

Ahhh good idea thanks freph.

10-07-2011, 08:59 PM	#1
jl209 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Modesto,ca Posts: 230	BGA treatment question Im in the process of treating my tank for BGA with erythromycin. Alot of my BGA is under my pool filter sand substrate. Im just wondering if I need to inject the meds into the sand or if the meds will get into my substrate.

10-08-2011, 01:20 AM	#2
freph Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 2,135	It should penetrate the sand since water also flows through your sand as well. If you're not feeling assured, you can fill a syringe (1-2mL/gallon) with hydrogen peroxide and apply it directly to the BGA. The fun thing about peroxide is that it makes stuff float. __________________ 20L - Mini M

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10-08-2011, 02:40 AM	#3
jl209 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Modesto,ca Posts: 230	Ahhh good idea thanks freph.