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If you're going to use H202, please dip the plants/deco separately or remove the fish during entire treatment of the tank.
I've lost my 9in pleco I have had for almost 1.5yrs because of this.
I have a large mix of different plants, from Swords, Crypts, Vals, Sag, floaters, Rolitia, Subwassertang, Red Melon and several others[sp?]. None had any ill effects, though my Anarchis is out in the pond and I have no Hornwort to test out on it. But both grow so fast it really shouldn't grow on them, or you can just trim them if it does and skip the risk. None of my plants have been affected in any way.
I also have several fish, none of which, other than my large P. J. pleco, had shown any ill effect. They are; Platy, Swordtail, tiny fry, Gourami, Rainbow shark, BN pleco, Clown pleco, Dojo loach, pond/bladder snails, MTS, CEA[added him yesterday, only experienced a few hrs of full H202 dose b4 W/C], Green cory, Oto cats, Dragon fish, Goldfish and Koi.
I had a tank w/2 gals of water and 60mL of H202 mixed in. Added my Crypts[the ones w/the most BBA on them] for several hours w/occasional stirring. Within, say, 3hrs, the BBA was a medium purple in color. I've opted to re-soak it w/the wood in my tank. I noticed I did not stir well enough and some BBA was not changing color. Before I go to bed I will remove the plants and let them float in their tank until tomorrow after work[then I will have time to plant and all.]
So, my point is, do no risk your fish, do not risk your more sensitive plants[if you aren't sure, test a small plantlet or short stem]. I'm not saying to trim heavily, just uproot and soak them! Far easier and my Crypts have not shown any sign of issues with it. [I will post an update on the BBA and the plants.]
No light in the tub for dipping. Filters stayed on in my tanks, lights were off most of the time. If you directly add the H202 to the BBA in tank w/fish, it should be ok. Unless you go over 2mL per gallon total amount.
Good luck and I'll see you guys tomorrow!
I've lost my 9in pleco I have had for almost 1.5yrs because of this.
I have a large mix of different plants, from Swords, Crypts, Vals, Sag, floaters, Rolitia, Subwassertang, Red Melon and several others[sp?]. None had any ill effects, though my Anarchis is out in the pond and I have no Hornwort to test out on it. But both grow so fast it really shouldn't grow on them, or you can just trim them if it does and skip the risk. None of my plants have been affected in any way.
I also have several fish, none of which, other than my large P. J. pleco, had shown any ill effect. They are; Platy, Swordtail, tiny fry, Gourami, Rainbow shark, BN pleco, Clown pleco, Dojo loach, pond/bladder snails, MTS, CEA[added him yesterday, only experienced a few hrs of full H202 dose b4 W/C], Green cory, Oto cats, Dragon fish, Goldfish and Koi.
I had a tank w/2 gals of water and 60mL of H202 mixed in. Added my Crypts[the ones w/the most BBA on them] for several hours w/occasional stirring. Within, say, 3hrs, the BBA was a medium purple in color. I've opted to re-soak it w/the wood in my tank. I noticed I did not stir well enough and some BBA was not changing color. Before I go to bed I will remove the plants and let them float in their tank until tomorrow after work[then I will have time to plant and all.]
So, my point is, do no risk your fish, do not risk your more sensitive plants[if you aren't sure, test a small plantlet or short stem]. I'm not saying to trim heavily, just uproot and soak them! Far easier and my Crypts have not shown any sign of issues with it. [I will post an update on the BBA and the plants.]
No light in the tub for dipping. Filters stayed on in my tanks, lights were off most of the time. If you directly add the H202 to the BBA in tank w/fish, it should be ok. Unless you go over 2mL per gallon total amount.
Good luck and I'll see you guys tomorrow!