How long to run airstone when using prazipro

[Velcro]

Using prazi in one of my displays that isn't yet tied into the main sump so no skimmer. I'm running a wood airstone, but without a sump it's obviously making crazy microbubbles in the display.

My question is, after dosing prazi, how long do I need to worry about oxygen depletion?

 

[dcmartinpc]

Using prazi in one of my displays that isn't yet tied into the main sump so no skimmer. I'm running a wood airstone, but without a sump it's obviously making crazy microbubbles in the display.

My question is, after dosing prazi, how long do I need to worry about oxygen depletion?

Prazipro is typically inactive after about 3 days. I usually just run my skimmer without the cup or let it drain right back in to the sump during the treatment. Then do a water change and run everything as normal. Just keeping an eye on the skimmer and adjust as necessary.

Don

 

[Velcro]

Prazipro is typically inactive after about 3 days. I usually just run my skimmer without the cup or let it drain right back in to the sump during the treatment. Then do a water change and run everything as normal. Just keeping an eye on the skimmer and adjust as necessary.

Don

Thanks. Any idea on the mechanism of oxygen depletion?

 

[dcmartinpc]

Thanks. Any idea on the mechanism of oxygen depletion?

My understanding is that the binder they use for Prazipro is a carbon source and causes the bacteria in the tank to “bloom” using increased amounts of oxygen.

Don

 

[Velcro]

My understanding is that the binder they use for Prazipro is a carbon source and causes the bacteria in the tank to “bloom” using increased amounts of oxygen.

Don

Ah that's kind of what I expected it to be to be honest