Experienced aquarists use various preparations to maintain the internal microflora in their aquarium. And the problem of the appearance of excess algae is relevant for every owner of exotic fish. Such a phenomenon in an aquarium indicates a violation of the balance of biological exchange and can happen to anyone, even the most experienced aquarist.
To restore the habitat of fish and animals from the aquarium, without removing existing beneficial aquatic plants, you must use a special disinfectant. One of these is Sideks. Instructions for use of the drug contains detailed information on the rules and regulations for use.
What is Sidex?
"Sydex" is a chemical compound, the main component of which is glutaraldehyde. It is a yellow liquid with a characteristic odor. Will tell you how to use Sidex correctly, instructions forapplication: sterilization of flexible and rigid endoscopes, surgical instruments, as well as disinfection of premises involves the use of the drug. There are two types of product on the market of disinfectants - "Sydex" and "Sydex" OPA. Instructions for use of the first option provides for the use of a powder activator. It is added to the liquid before use. While "Sydex" OPA is a liquid with the active substance orthophthalaldehyde. But the most commonly used liquid with an activator.
Also, "Sydex" is used to disinfect premises where pets and livestock are kept. In agriculture, it is widely used as a drug to combat viral diseases (anthrax, African plague, foot-and-mouth disease, brucellosis, and others). All this information contains instructions for use. "Sidex" has a lasting effect on spores, bacteria and viruses. In aquaristics, the product is used without the addition of an activator, that is, only a liquid without impurities. A working solution of no more than 2-3% strength is prepared, since in large doses "Sydex" is toxic, and in low concentrations it does not adversely affect the inhabitants and the environment in the aquarium. In water, the product oxidizes, forms glutaric acid and breaks down into two components - water and carbon dioxide.
Operation principle
Result of action"Sydex" - disinfection of water. That is, the drug, getting into the aquarium environment, has a detrimental effect on many harmful algae, which eventually die and decompose.
Tell you how to use Sidex correctly, instructions for use. For the aquarium as a system, the drug is harmless and affects only some types of algae.
Preliminary preparation for use
Every aquarist should be able to handle disinfectants and know the rules for working with them. Not only the he alth and life of all the inhabitants of the aquarium, but also the owner and his environment depend on this.
Before introducing Sidex into the aquarium environment, a number of operations must be performed:
- mechanically eliminate the maximum number of plants overgrown with leaves;
- clean the filter and siphon the water in the aquarium;
- change water by 30-40%;
- reduce the flow of water.
Now you can pour in Sidex.
Use in aquariums
As a rule, a detailed instruction on how to use the drug contains instructions for use. "Sydex" is introduced into the infected aquarium according to a special schedule.
In case of a severe damage to the aquarium by the "black beard", it is necessary to add 0.25 grams of Sidex every day for every 100 liters of water.
If a large amount of dead algae is found in the first days, use should becollect them from the ground and rinse the filter thoroughly. On the third day, you need to replace the water by 20-30%.
With each subsequent day, the dosage is reduced by 0.05 grams for every 100 liters. Such a schedule must be maintained until the “black beard” turns into small black dots. Detailed information on cleaning the aquarium and the exact dosages are contained in the instructions for use. "Sydex" relieves the aquarium of harmful algae already in the second week of use.
Dosage
As a rule, when disinfecting, it is not recommended to experiment with the dosage of drugs. But in the case of Sidex it is possible. Information on how to eliminate the starvation of plants with carbon dioxide contains instructions for use. "Sydex" must be added in a minimum dosage of 0.03-0.05 mg for every 100 liters of water. This amount of product with daily use will remove excess algae (the most painful), providing he althy shoots with the necessary CO2. If it is necessary to disinfect an aquarium from which all the inhabitants have been removed, then the dosage of the drug can reach 0.4 mg per 100 liters. In a higher concentration, bacteria from the biological environment will die. The maximum allowable dose of a solution for treating an aquarium with fish and underwater inhabitants is 0.2 mg per 100 liters.
Precautions for use
When using the drug "Sydex", you must adhere to safety rules. When working with liquid, it is necessary to provide accessfresh air into the room. Do not allow the substance to come into contact with the skin, mucous membranes of the eyes, use gloves and goggles. It is also forbidden to allow persons with individual intolerance and hypersensitivity to chemicals to work with the drug. Storage of Cydex should be carried out in a dark place, away from drugs and out of the reach of children.
