Brand New 8 gallon bio cube

Katrina71 · Jan 29, 2020

I'm not sure we want to run the UV all the time, but definitely in the event of an outbreak. Tangs have me a bit nervous.

Fin · Jan 29, 2020

It doesn’t plumb in. It just sits in the tank or sump. Probably better inside the tank. This is mine. This is the Oxydator A.

The hydrogen peroxide goes in the little plastic chamber with the catalysts. Then that chamber goes into the ceramic housing. The oxygen slowly releases through a couple of small holes in the top of the plastic chamber and then out into the tank water around the round top on the housing.

Components

The catalysts. About the size of rat poop.

Assembled unit.

Katrina71 · Jan 29, 2020

Hmm. I think it might be cool to try, but not at 107.00. maybe I'll luck up and find one 2nd hand.

Fin · Jan 29, 2020

Katrina71 said:
Hmm. I think it might be cool to try, but not at 109.00. maybe I'll luck up and find one 2nd hand.

You never asked about the price.

They are actually not that common here. Can’t find them just anywhere. You would be lucky to find a used one, but if anyone could find one, it would be you.

. No real moving parts and the catalysts should last forever, unless you lose them. All it needs is the food grade hydrogen peroxide.

Katrina71 · Jan 29, 2020

Fin said:
You never asked about the price. They are actually not that common here. Can’t find them just anywhere. You would be lucky to find a used one, but if anyone could find one, it would be you. . No real moving parts and the catalysts should last forever, unless you lose them. All it needs is the food grade hydrogen peroxide.

There was one sold here recently. I shoulda snatched it up!

SashimiTurtle · Jan 29, 2020

I know it uses H2O2 and a catalyst to release the bond between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms... but what does it do?

Katrina71 · Jan 29, 2020

Robin Haselden said:
I know it uses H2O2 and a catalyst to release the bond between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms... but what does it do?

Kinda super saturates the tank with O2. Eliminates bacteria blooms, algae, and cleans the water. I would also assume it boosts the fish immune system and promote healing much like in humans.

najer · Jan 29, 2020

I wouldn't run a tank without an oxydator now, I have a mini in the puddle and an A and D in the twins.
They run 9% peroxide with 2 catalysts each.
There is a lot of info on the users thread on here.
It helps oxygenate the water.

Katrina71 · Jan 29, 2020

I can't help but speculate that's why ich is less common in European tanks. They frequently don't QT either.

Katrina71 · Jan 29, 2020

@najer thoughts?

najer · Jan 29, 2020

I believe it makes fish healthier, there has been a lot of talk about this but I use them because they benefit the whole tank.
I don't qt and have never had a fish disease.

Katrina71 · Jan 29, 2020

Am I correct about the use? Please correct me if I'm wrong in any way.

najer · Jan 29, 2020

Katrina71 said:
Am I correct about the use? Please correct me if I'm wrong in any way.

All good with what you said, clearer water and less glass cleaning!

Fin · Jan 29, 2020

It can also help keep your oxygen level up during a power outage. That is another thing that interested me in getting one.

Katrina71 · Jan 29, 2020

Fin said:
It can also help keep your oxygen level up during a power outage. That is another thing that interested me in getting one.

I assumed that, but wasn't sure.

LadyMac · Jan 29, 2020

Does it curb some of the pesky algae, and if so would it also curb macro algae? I only ask cause people suggest peroxide dosing for hair algaes.

Katrina71 · Jan 29, 2020

LadyMac said:
Does it curb some of the pesky algae, and if so would it also curb macro algae? I only ask cause people suggest peroxide dosing for hair algaes.

I wondered that too. @najer has plenty of that, and 3 units...

Katrina71 · Jan 29, 2020

I know too high % apparently strips the water. Depends on bioload and feeding habits. I'm assuming much like drastic over skimming.

Lowell Lemon · Jan 29, 2020

The oxidation that occurs is similar to ozone injection without any electricity. What is not to like? They are beneficial in fresh or saltwater. I used to sell cases of them to local stores when Aquarium Products was still a company. I am sure Aquarium Products "borrowed" them from Europe and made their own packaging here in the U.S.