H202 safe in a tank?

kris66 · 01-08-2013, 06:41 AM

I have BBA in my 55. Its been there for a while. I've removed some plants leaves that were affected. Its on my driftwood too. I read that you can spot treat it with Excel in a syringe, and Hydrogen Peroxide too. Is the peroxide safe to put in a tank with fish and plants?

Can I use the peroxide while the tank is full with water? I can't really remove the driftwood as it will dislodge the nearby plants. Advice please

Darkblade48 · 01-08-2013, 08:06 AM

Yes, you can use hydrogen peroxide to spot treat BBA on your driftwood.

Just turn off all your filters/powerheads, let the water settle down for a minute or two, and then using a syringe, you can spot treat the algae.

Usually 1 mL / gallon is safe, but I usually use half that amount.

aznartist34 · 01-08-2013, 08:15 AM

Yes, H2O2 breaks down into water and oxygen. Just don't directly spray directly on fauna.

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kris66 · 01-16-2013, 06:26 AM

Thanks for the replies. The more knowledge I attain, the better my tank will be. Thanks

01-08-2013, 06:41 AM	#1
kris66 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 49	H202 safe in a tank? I have BBA in my 55. Its been there for a while. I've removed some plants leaves that were affected. Its on my driftwood too. I read that you can spot treat it with Excel in a syringe, and Hydrogen Peroxide too. Is the peroxide safe to put in a tank with fish and plants? Can I use the peroxide while the tank is full with water? I can't really remove the driftwood as it will dislodge the nearby plants. Advice please

01-08-2013, 08:06 AM	#2
Darkblade48 Moderator (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,066	Yes, you can use hydrogen peroxide to spot treat BBA on your driftwood. Just turn off all your filters/powerheads, let the water settle down for a minute or two, and then using a syringe, you can spot treat the algae. Usually 1 mL / gallon is safe, but I usually use half that amount. __________________ Anthony A Primer to Pressurized CO2 and A Primer to Planted Tanks Eheim Pimp #362 - Eheim 2213 x2, Eheim 2028, Ehein 2217, Eheim surface skimmer and Eheim autofeeder. Victor Pimp #33 - HPT272-125-350-4M

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kris66 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 49	Thanks Thanks for the replies. The more knowledge I attain, the better my tank will be. Thanks

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01-08-2013, 08:15 AM	#3
aznartist34 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 356	Yes, H2O2 breaks down into water and oxygen. Just don't directly spray directly on fauna.