I use bleach to sanitize phyto culture water. After growing out a week I use the phyto as feed for copepods and also my reef tank.
After bleaching the bioreactor & culture media I "neutralize" the bleach (not sure this is the right term) either using sodium thiosulphate or UV. Is one method preferably from a chemistry perspective?
I think de-activating bleach using sodium thiosulphate creates sodium sulphate (in addition to the leftover sodium thiosulphate)? What does UV breakdown of bleach leave behind? Are any of these chemicals of concern for adding to a reef tank?
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After bleaching the bioreactor & culture media I "neutralize" the bleach (not sure this is the right term) either using sodium thiosulphate or UV. Is one method preferably from a chemistry perspective?
I think de-activating bleach using sodium thiosulphate creates sodium sulphate (in addition to the leftover sodium thiosulphate)? What does UV breakdown of bleach leave behind? Are any of these chemicals of concern for adding to a reef tank?
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