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Unread 03/26/2013, 01:47 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by DrPat View Post
hydrogen peroxide is H202 2 hydrogen and 2 oxygen molecules it will split and give of oxygen which is why the fish would respire easily. iT is very interesting that it killed the parasites in the tank .How much of a 40% solution went into the water what is the dosage? Hydrogen peroxide and calcium carbonate are used as a disinfectant. Can you ask her to explain the mechanism in the tank ?. did you use it as a dip? what was the treatment?
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The mechanism is easy. Hydrogen peroxide is an oxidant. It is an even stronger oxidant than bleach. It kills in much the same way.


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