Hydrogen peroxide sizzles blue-green algae!

Blue-green algae blooms can be tricky and dangerous. Blue-green algae blooms that come on and persist, are indicative of a high nutrient load in the pond. In this case we have another instance where neighborhood residents have been feeding waterfowl. Because of this, there are generally about 100 to 150 ducks and geese that reside on this half-acre pond. Some literature says that a single bird can produce up to a POUND of waster per day! The traditional way to kill algae was with copper sulfate. While copper does kill blue-green algae, it can also cause a cascade of side effects, one of which is shifting the algae community to EVEN MORE blue-green algae. Here you can see how we used a pelletized hydrogen peroxide, instead of copper, to kill blue-green algae. It is highly effective and safe for the pond!

[@anamachado5567]

I have a large pond like yours filled with algae. Can you tell me please where to buy pelletized hydrogen peroxide? I have not found any source for it.

[@The_Pond_Lady]

I apologize for the extremely long delay in response! We purchase the product called "Green Klean" or just buy generic. If you buy the generic form, you can get it from brewing suppliers. They use it to sterilize vats!

[@uchiha7771]

¿Qué dosis para un tanque? ml a 1m²

[@davehimlin2374]

I have a 1/2 acre pond that is about 8 foot deep and its stocked with edible fish. What is the least expensive but most effective way to deal with / massively reduce the floating algae , other then physically removing it by hand ? Ty

[@The_Pond_Lady]

The best solution long-term solution for this type of problem is to reduce nutrient loading, specifically phosphorous. I like to use a combination of methods, but the holy grail is diffused aeration...NOT A FOUNTAIN!!! Also called bubbler systems, diffused aeration acts to mix and destratify the pond, which has a host of positive side-effects. Most notably, it improves the microbiome which decreases phosphorous. Aeration can be expensive up front, but is still cheaper than fountains, with less running cost, and less need for expensive chemical treatments that can exacerbate the nutrient problem. Please feel free to email me for more information about specifications or other types of nutrient control options! [e-mail]

[@jerricroft937]

I guess we'll have to take your word for it about how it looks better tomorrow

[@The_Pond_Lady]

We need to do a before and after video, good idea! Thank you!

[@balasmj]

So where's the "after" video, then?

[@rafaelmorodevens4564]

But peroxide kills everything. Is that your intention? There are fishes in the pond?

[@lonestarmower]

I've read Blue green algae can kill the fish and maybe harmful to humans as well. By using this Does it not effect been levels and killed the fish?

[@RYDR6517]

Do the fish survive the peroxide?

[@The_Pond_Lady]

Yes! Peroxide is actually much harder on smaller organisms like aquatic invertebrates and plankton, and could potentially cause irritation to fish skin at high concentrations, but not at the dosages used here. Plus, reducing blue-green algae to safe levels is a HUGE benefit to fish and the system as a whole!

[@nareshalladi3386]

How many kilograms for one acre

[@The_Pond_Lady]

It depends on the severity of the problem, and depth of the pond. Please feel free to email me for more information and my apologies for the long delay in response! My email address is [e-mail]

[@stumbino8361]

What's the granular called?

[@The_Pond_Lady]

This is sodium peroxyhydrate, it is a pelletized hydrogen peroxide. It sizzles the blue-green algae scum on top, then drops out to work on the substrate. It is an actual oxidizer, and can have a multitude of benefits!

[@mindsablank8061]

Don’t think hydrogen peroxide comes in a powder. Sodium percarbonate maybe.