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HighlandReefer · 05/09/2009, 06:09 AM

I just read some articles about the effects of hydrogen peroxide on cyanobacteria. Apparently some of this research has been around for some time.

I am curious if anyone has tried this or knows anything else about its use in reef aquariums?

Hydrogen Peroxide Inhibits Photosynthetic Electron Transport in Cells of Cyanobacteria
http://www.springerlink.com/content/k8857r1501213202/

Combined exposure to hydrogen peroxide and light : Selective effects on cyanobacteria, green algae, and diatoms
http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=18420025

05/09/2009, 06:09 AM	#1
HighlandReefer Team RC Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highland, Maryland Entomologist Posts: 14,591	H2O2 (Hydrogen Peroxide) to control cyanobacteria? I just read some articles about the effects of hydrogen peroxide on cyanobacteria. Apparently some of this research has been around for some time. I am curious if anyone has tried this or knows anything else about its use in reef aquariums? Hydrogen Peroxide Inhibits Photosynthetic Electron Transport in Cells of Cyanobacteria http://www.springerlink.com/content/k8857r1501213202/ Combined exposure to hydrogen peroxide and light : Selective effects on cyanobacteria, green algae, and diatoms http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=18420025 __________________ Cliff Babcock Intestests: Digital Microscopy; Marine Pest Control; Marine Plants & Macroalgae Current Tank Info: 180 g. mixed reef system