vinager bath kill algae on vortech pump? - Page 2

Indiana Reefin · 01/04/2014, 11:00 AM

Wow thanks dkeller! Well i let it soak in vinager for about 3 hours then I added baking soda

guess I need to get some hydrogen peroxide of bleach

bellis31 · 01/04/2014, 11:20 AM

I use a peroxide bath first to kill algae then I use vinegar to finish cleaning them! Works well!!

Indiana Reefin · 01/04/2014, 11:36 AM

I am going to get some peroxide. Peroxide is a little more reef friendly than bleach

Indiana Reefin · 01/04/2014, 12:43 PM

How long should I leave it in peroxide 1:1 ratio

edmondspl · 01/04/2014, 06:40 PM

about an hour is all you need. Longer if you wish

Indiana Reefin · 01/04/2014, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by edmondspl

about an hour is all you need. Longer if you wish

Thanks edmondspll! How long should I let it air dry before putting in my tank?

dkeller_nc · 01/04/2014, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Indiana Reefin

How long should I leave it in peroxide 1:1 ratio

You can use the peroxide straight without dilution (the 3% solution sold in grocery and drug stores). 30 minute soak, rinse well under tap water, scrub off any algae or other deposits with a toothbrush, and put it in your tank. You don't need to let it dry.

Indiana Reefin · 01/04/2014, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkeller_nc

You can use the peroxide straight without dilution (the 3% solution sold in grocery and drug stores). 30 minute soak, rinse well under tap water, scrub off any algae or other deposits with a toothbrush, and put it in your tank. You don't need to let it dry.

Thanks!

Indiana Reefin · 01/05/2014, 11:23 AM

This worked like a charm! Thanks everyone. I won't be worried about it now. I killed every living thing on that wet side.

01/04/2014, 11:20 AM	#27
bellis31 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 1,021	I use a peroxide bath first to kill algae then I use vinegar to finish cleaning them! Works well!! __________________ 80g Custom + 29g Sump BM Curve 5 Skimmer - Eheim 1262 Return Pump 2 Vortech MP10wes + 2 Vortech MP40wes 2 Radion G3's + Apex Jr Controller + WXM

01/04/2014, 11:00 AM	#26
Indiana Reefin Garrett Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 847	Wow thanks dkeller! Well i let it soak in vinager for about 3 hours then I added baking soda guess I need to get some hydrogen peroxide of bleach

01/04/2014, 11:36 AM	#28
Indiana Reefin Garrett Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 847	I am going to get some peroxide. Peroxide is a little more reef friendly than bleach

01/04/2014, 12:43 PM	#29
Indiana Reefin Garrett Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 847	How long should I leave it in peroxide 1:1 ratio

01/04/2014, 06:40 PM	#30
edmondspl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 63	about an hour is all you need. Longer if you wish

01/05/2014, 11:23 AM	#34
Indiana Reefin Garrett Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 847	This worked like a charm! Thanks everyone. I won't be worried about it now. I killed every living thing on that wet side.