From what I've researched, it'll take a higher amount to kill pathogens that have already taken hold, but a lot less for prevention. As rykmtnman said, prevention is better than reactive measures. I'm planning to not only keep my res temps down under 70, but also plan to alternate between h2o2 and some sort of chlorine treatment on a spaced-out schedule to help keep things clean. I'll see how that goes...
I agree with your statement. I just completed a full cycle with athena cleanse and zero issues. After the cycle, i cleaned both my systems with bleach and a lot of it too lol like 2 gallons for a 65 gallon system. all was well then I dont know why i decided to give h2o2 instead of continuing my athena cleanse and my luck i noticed that clear slime was back ( i had this issue a few grows back and thought i had gotten rid of it but i guess the athena cleanse ) was keeping it away.
just a friendly advice, if you ever get ( i hope u never do ) clear slime, which is cyanobacteria never use h2o2 as this actually for some odd reason boosts it and has very little effect on killing it, i had this crap 2 cycles ago and only way to get rid of it was running 1 gallon of bleach in a 40 gallon system 2x over. nasty shit if u ask me. Now its back thats why i am asking all these questions trying to learn as much as i can about understanding on how everything is calculated so i can increase and decrease free chlorine dose in the water. again thank u so much for all ur help.
so if i were you, let's take a look at why you are battling slime. there is usually a root cause, the pythium/slime/funk is just a symptom.
I think its due to a light leak , not sure , water temp is usually around 65 to 67 i dont see what else it could be but a light leak
Last I checked, my local Walmart had some. 12pk for ~$35. singles packs used to be available but ymmv since it's winter now.
Exactly.