The Miracle Tank

[fishguy242]

Stability in reefing is key you know

i did see your sump somewhere though,nice

 

[Magellan]

at least he is wearing a tux

He has good taste.

I cemented it down after the last time. Maybe I’ll just glue it to his head like some reindeer antlers since he likes it so much...

 

[Katrina71]

I cemented it down after the last time. Maybe I’ll just glue it to his head like some reindeer antlers since he likes it so much...

Only if you play the Grinch theme while you do it.

 

[fishguy242]

Only if you play the Grinch theme while you do it.

sorry gotta do it ,wearing fancy elf slippers

 

[Joe Glass Cages]

Stability in reefing is key you know

Its a journey.... enjoy the journey! Make every challenge a learning experience and don't let frustration settle in. I love the support here. Perfect for the journey.

 

[Why-Me]

Me too. I told him to get good.

THIS would be great for him.

 

[fishguy242]

have a great night all ,i'll catch up in the morn safe travels katrina

 

[NY_Caveman]

THIS would be great for him.

Anyone else notice this? You are in real dire straits if you need financial aid for a free course, LOL.

 

[Why-Me]

I went through that program got my certification.
Join for free, but course isn't free...it's $49/month I believe.
I got lucky and was accepted for a free 12 month program for being low income/special needs because of my disability.

 

[najer]

@nager What percentage do you mix your hydrogen peroxide? Are you diluting from 35%?

I buy from the pharmacy, 9% over the counter.

 

[Fin]

I buy from the pharmacy, 9% over the counter.

Thanks. I don't think that is even available that way here in the good ol' US of A. Not that I have seen or heard of at the regular pharmacies anyway. I just got some 35% through an online health food company. Maybe at a local health food store, but I don't spend much time eating healthy food, so... There are also varying opinions on what strength to use, ranging anywhere from 6% to 9%. I will likely start out at 6%.

For those wondering what the heck we are talking about, I am trying to figure out what percentage of H2O2 to use with the catalyst in an Oxydator.

 

[najer]

Thanks. I don't think that is even available that way here in the good ol' US of A. Not that I have seen or heard of at the regular pharmacies anyway. I just got some 35% through an online health food company. Maybe at a local health food store, but I don't spend much time eating healthy food, so... There are also varying opinions on what strength to use, ranging anywhere from 6% to 9%. I will likely start out at 6%.

For those wondering what the heck we are talking about, I am trying to figure out what percentage of H2O2 to use with the catalyst in an Oxydator.

6% is a good starting point, I ran 6% for years.

 

[NY_Caveman]

Simon or Gary, help me understand. What is the difference in the Oxydator and simply adding H2O2 to the system. Is it simply the control of the speed of release due to the action of the catalyst?

 

[najer]

Simon or Gary, help me understand. What is the difference in the Oxydator and simply adding H2O2 to the system. Is it simply the control of the speed of release due to the action of the catalyst?

Yes, gas pressure, O2, forces peroxide out and the ceramic body or base is also a catalyst so released peroxide is also partially broken down so O2 is released.

 

[NY_Caveman]

Got it. Thanks.

 

[NY_Caveman]

If I simply add H2O2 to the system with a dropper, it would seem I am also going to get some release of O2, but it will likely occur at the surface and immediately gas off. With both methods it seems I would get less algae growth (clean the glass less often) but I would not get the maximum O2 benefit with the dropper.

 

[najer]

If I simply add H2O2 to the system with a dropper, it would seem I am also going to get some release of O2, but it will likely occur at the surface and immediately gas off. With both methods it seems I would get less algae growth (clean the glass less often) but I would not get the maximum O2 benefit with the dropper.

It is the slow release, I would never run a tank without them again.

Anyone using Dr. Sochting's Oxydator

I just installed one of these to dose h2o2 in my tank, but I'm a little confused by the instructions. Should I see bubbles or not? From the diagram it looks like the catalyst causes o2 to accumulate at the top of the acrylic container and the pressure buildup forces out some h2o2 out the bottom...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Katrina71]

Thanks. I don't think that is even available that way here in the good ol' US of A. Not that I have seen or heard of at the regular pharmacies anyway. I just got some 35% through an online health food company. Maybe at a local health food store, but I don't spend much time eating healthy food, so... There are also varying opinions on what strength to use, ranging anywhere from 6% to 9%. I will likely start out at 6%.

For those wondering what the heck we are talking about, I am trying to figure out what percentage of H2O2 to use with the catalyst in an Oxydator.

There is a Facebook group about it.

 

[Katrina71]

First case of Corona virus in TN. @Eagle_Steve it's in Williamson county.

 

[Katrina71]

Yesterday I sneezed and Hippie Kid muttered "Corona virus". He's so my kid.