Aquarium Medications; Chemical Treatments

[Carl]

I updated the Aquarium Medications #3 article with a few corrections and further Malachite Green Information

Aquarium Medications; Chemical Treatments

Carl

[Carl]

I have updated the Aquarium Medications #3 article, in particular in the Hydrogen Peroxide section as it pertains to my actual hands on experience using it for dinoflagellates (or lack there of)

Here is an updated quote:
"Hydrogen Peroxide can also be used for growths in marine aquariums, at a generally accepted rate of 1 mL per 10 gallons (38L) every day.
It should be noted that I have not used Hydrogen Peroxide for Dinoflagellate growths/blooms, but I know of colleagues that have with mixed results.

A method I have used and suggest is using a Micron Filter of at least 20 microns to trap any Dinoflagellates in the water column. Coarse pre-filtration before the micron filter would also be suggested.
As well, I would combine this with the use of a high dwell time UV Sterilizer such as the Vecton or Aqua UV after the micron filter (or in place of). This can also improve results.
Be aware that if you use a lower quality, low dwell time UV Sterilizer, especially the many commonly sold with medium pressure UV lamps, it will often take up to 4 times the wattage to do the same job."

Reference:
www.americanaquariumproducts.com/AquariumMedication3.html#hydrogen_peroxide

Carl