BBA and metricide

[PJFISH]

Hi all, hate to beat a dead horse, but what size dose should I use in a 30g tank to treat BBA? I don't use any currently. Lights on 8hrs, T5ho. Also dose PPS pro as well.


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[enrgizerbunny]

Split your photo period to prevent new growth. It will also reduce it, but it takes months. Can't comment on the metricide.

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[Fresh2o]

I have not dosed glut in a while but I believe I used 1-2 mL of half strength* glut per gallon of tank water. Rather than add randomly to the water column, I spot treated as much as possible.
Keeping up with water changes helps also. I have observed that if I skipped regular water changes that there was an increased likelihood of a BBA outbreak.
* 50:50 Glutaraldehyde + DI Water


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[PJFISH]

I have not dosed glut in a while but I believe I used 1-2 mL of half strength* glut per gallon of tank water. Rather than add randomly to the water column, I spot treated as much as possible.
Keeping up with water changes helps also. I have observed that if I skipped regular water changes that there was an increased likelihood of a BBA outbreak.
* 50:50 Glutaraldehyde + DI Water


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In the past I dosed straight glut, and I believe it was about 7 or 8 ml. I'm ver conscientious about water changes. I would spot treat, but it seems to be in the gravel, like on the tops of some stones. I've taken out stones that I see but new ones pop up


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[Fresh2o]

Same here. Eco-Complete granules with furry tops. Sometimes I siphon them off. Or spot treat them with glut or hydrogen peroxide.


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[Caliban07]

What do you mean by spot treat? Is this a treatment out of water or a concentrated squirt at the source in water?


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[Fresh2o]

What do you mean by spot treat? Is this a treatment out of water or a concentrated squirt at the source in water?


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The latter. If an item can be removed (DW for example) then I might pull it out of the tank


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[Caliban07]

The latter. If an item can be removed (DW for example) then I might pull it out of the tank


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Thanks


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[PJFISH]

The latter. If an item can be removed (DW for example) then I might pull it out of the tank


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Even with peroxide in the water? It won't hurt anything?


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[coralbandit]

Glut and H202 are a pretty good combined method.
One two punch it is called;

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

Link has been edited and updated...
All needed info is in post 1...

 

[Fresh2o]

The link brings me to the right page, however, it quickly closes. Weird.
Anyhow, with either glut or peroxide you want to make sure any pumps, power heads, and filters are off during and at least 15-20 minutes after treatment. Less water movement increases contact time and effectiveness. Also, you don't want these chemicals running through the filter without allowing time for them to dissipate.


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[coralbandit]

Link stays open for me?
#1 in the wrong way says you just listed the FIRST mistake.
Pumps and filters stay running.....
I have never shut down anything for spot treatments either.
Both chemicals are going to breakdown in X time regardless of flow.
By allowing maximum flow you can add maximum dose.
That is the most effective safe procedure.

 

[Fresh2o]

I even tried web view and the same thing happens. Maybe an IOS thing? Anyhow, I have read about the 1-2 punch on TPT in another AA thread. Not arguing with its effectiveness of that method, just the logic of moving water and contact time. To me it's like spray painting on a windy day. It's doable, you just need more paint.


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[PJFISH]

Glut and H202 are a pretty good combined method.

One two punch it is called;



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



Link has been edited and updated...

All needed info is in post 1...

Ah man, the link shuts down on me too! I want to see it!


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[Fresh2o]

Try this: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/23-algae/203684-one-two-punch-whole-tank-algae-treatment.html
Edit: Bummer...same thing for me.
Anyhow, copy and paste this link into a browser:
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/23-algae/203684-one-two-punch-whole-tank-algae-treatment.html

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