The "One-Two Punch" Whole Tank Algae Treatment - Planted Tank

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  1. Deadpool
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    DIY project...?!
     
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    :crybaby2:nooooo don't give me ideas
     
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    Why not...filter inlet pipe, rubber seal, silicone and air tubing = mini vac LOL
     
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    You can also use just a piece of clear tubing @dart
     
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    Ok Jax beat me to it
     
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    Not sure if I missed it previously, but it is US gallon or UK gallon?
     
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    Dankie Mnr!
     
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    Keep to the WC as recommended, I decided it did not look if it was working, so did not do a WC and wiped out some fish and loads of MTS.
     
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    Thanx for this thread!!!

    I have done it and it worked. The BBA is well under control.
     
    DaChicken, Aug 7, 2014
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    OK so my tank got hit badly by BBA. Got some 6% H2O2. I want to dip my moss in a 1lt container with H2O2 solution. What will the dosage be? O and what quantity for general aquarium administration?
     
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    3% H202 at 30ml per 10 gallon with a WC as per the OP.
     
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    So why can't convert all this to metric for the sake of clarity?....
    I will have a go..

    10 gallons (US) = 37,85 litres
    3% H202 @ 30ml per 38 litres (rounded up)
    or 6% @15ml per 38 litres..

    and so on ..... con someone confirm this?.
     
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    That is my calculations also. I used 100ml in my 120litre tank and the excel a few times. With little succes...
    Im now trying amanos. Bought 20. Hoopefully they will win the fight.
     
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    Where the heck are you guys getting Amanos?????, CT sucks!!!!
     
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    "One-Two-Three Punch" = H2O2, excel, phyton git
     
    wearsbunnyslippers, Sep 29, 2014
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    Missed the third punch. What is phyton git?
     
    Rickus, Sep 30, 2014
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    Liquid bacon in a small eyedrop bottle. :D
     
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    Hmmm bacon
     
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    It's supposedly concentrated shellfish and sterilizing plant extracts, but the stuff seriously smell like bacon.
     
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