Hydrogen peroxide dosing for turf algae

[Dick Perrin]

Using hydrogen peroxide to control turf algae has been very helpful here at Trop. I spray it on, undiluted, put the rocks in a covered bin for 1/2 to 1 hour, rinse, and return to tank. There is little harm to the coralline algae, using this method. The problem is that one of my smaller vats, 1150 gallons, is beyond saving in that manner. Is there a ratio that can used on the whole vat that will kill the turf algae without killing the coralline algae?

 

[davidaleong]

Use a turkey blaster

 

[Dick Perrin]

Use a turkey blaster

Sorry for not being clear. I need to dose 1150 gallons of saltwater, hopefully without killing the coralline algae

 

[davidaleong]

Sorry for not being clear. I need to dose 1150 gallons of saltwater, hopefully without killing the coralline algae

Well check you tube it has a dosing measurement you use

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Using hydrogen peroxide to control turf algae has been very helpful here at Trop. I spray it on, undiluted, put the rocks in a covered bin for 1/2 to 1 hour, rinse, and return to tank. There is little harm to the coralline algae, using this method. The problem is that one of my smaller vats, 1150 gallons, is beyond saving in that manner. Is there a ratio that can used on the whole vat that will kill the turf algae without killing the coralline algae?

Is there anything significant living in this tank besides the rock?

 

[Dick Perrin]

No, just a lot of great coralline algae I'd like to not lose. No fish or inverts.

 

[mattfish]

Is there anything significant living in this tank besides the rock?

Randy --can i dose hydrogen peroxide 1 mil per 10 gals to kill nuisance algae without killing coralline algae ?