I thought i would do a post on this topic as it's a great thing that was introduced to me yet not many people know about it being used in the aquarium..
THE FACTS..
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (H2O2) is a weak acid, has strong oxidizing properties, and is a powerful bleaching agent. It is used as a disinfectant, antiseptic and oxidizer...
The oxidizing capacity of hydrogen peroxide is so strong that it is considered a highly reactive oxygen species...
Nearly all living things possess enzymes known as peroxidases, which harmlessly and catalytically decompose low concentrations of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen.
Redox reactions
H2O2 is one of the most powerful oxidizers knownstronger than chlorine, chlorine dioxide, and potassium permanganate. Also, through catalysis, H2O2 can be converted into hydroxyl radicals (.OH) with reactivity second only to fluorine....
The strength of a solution may be described as a percentage or volume, where 1% hydrogen peroxide releases 3.3 volumes of oxygen during decomposition. Thus, a 3% solution is equivalent to 10 volume and a 6% solution to 20 volume, etc.
A study published in Nature found that hydrogen peroxide plays a role in the immune system. Scientists found that hydrogen peroxide is released after tissues are damaged in zebra fish, which is thought to act as a signal to white blood cells to converge on the site and initiate the healing process. When the genes required to produce hydrogen peroxide were disabled, white blood cells did not accumulate at the site of damage.
Laboratory tests conducted by fish culturists in recent years have demonstrated that common household hydrogen peroxide can be used safely to provide oxygen for small fish.
Hydrogen peroxide releases oxygen by decomposition..
Hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidizer effective in controlling sulfide and organic-related odors
I have used peroxide quite a few times now..
It works great for fungus prevention, adds oxygen to your tank, and removes some odours.. (also kills some algae )
It is just H2O2 which decomposes quickly into oxygen..
I use it at a rate of 1ml per 10 lts..
I hope you find this information as useful as i have
Thanks..
THE FACTS..
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (H2O2) is a weak acid, has strong oxidizing properties, and is a powerful bleaching agent. It is used as a disinfectant, antiseptic and oxidizer...
The oxidizing capacity of hydrogen peroxide is so strong that it is considered a highly reactive oxygen species...
Nearly all living things possess enzymes known as peroxidases, which harmlessly and catalytically decompose low concentrations of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen.
Redox reactions
H2O2 is one of the most powerful oxidizers knownstronger than chlorine, chlorine dioxide, and potassium permanganate. Also, through catalysis, H2O2 can be converted into hydroxyl radicals (.OH) with reactivity second only to fluorine....
The strength of a solution may be described as a percentage or volume, where 1% hydrogen peroxide releases 3.3 volumes of oxygen during decomposition. Thus, a 3% solution is equivalent to 10 volume and a 6% solution to 20 volume, etc.
A study published in Nature found that hydrogen peroxide plays a role in the immune system. Scientists found that hydrogen peroxide is released after tissues are damaged in zebra fish, which is thought to act as a signal to white blood cells to converge on the site and initiate the healing process. When the genes required to produce hydrogen peroxide were disabled, white blood cells did not accumulate at the site of damage.
Laboratory tests conducted by fish culturists in recent years have demonstrated that common household hydrogen peroxide can be used safely to provide oxygen for small fish.
Hydrogen peroxide releases oxygen by decomposition..
Hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidizer effective in controlling sulfide and organic-related odors
I have used peroxide quite a few times now..
It works great for fungus prevention, adds oxygen to your tank, and removes some odours.. (also kills some algae )
It is just H2O2 which decomposes quickly into oxygen..
I use it at a rate of 1ml per 10 lts..
I hope you find this information as useful as i have
Thanks..
