:
The presence of large amounts of organic debris, uneaten
food, dead fish, leaves, dead plants will cause the potassium to
spend it's energy on oxidizing the organics, not on the
parasites or ulcers.
The presence of dechlorinator in the water will inactivate
the treatment. (Latency 2 days)
The presence of Hydrogen peroxide will inactivate treatment.
(Latency 3 days)
Potassium can kill a lot of algae, increasing oxygen demand,
especially in warm water over eighty degrees.
How to do this:
Day One
1. Bypass filter but increase circulation and
aeration.
2. Apply one level teaspoon of granular potassium
permanganate per six hundred gallons of water. Do not stand down
wind as the powder is added. Do not get in eyes. Do not get on
skin. Do not breathe powder.
3. Wait until water changes from purple/pink into a brown or
amber color.
4. Resume filtration and keep up all circulation.
5. Apply standard OTC Hydrogen Peroxide 3% USP at a rate of
one quart per five thousand gallons of pond water. In one hour
you'll have clear water with no residual evidence of Potassium
staining.
Day Four
1. Bypass filter but increase circulation and aeration.
2. Apply one level teaspoon of granular potassium
permanganate per six hundred gallons of water.
3. Wait until water changes from purple/pink into a brown or
amber color.
4. Resume filtration and keep up all circulation.
5. Apply standard OTC Hydrogen Peroxide 3% USP at a rate of
one quart per five thousand gallons. In one hour you'll have
clear water with no residual evidence of Potassium staining.
Days Eight & Twelve
Exact repeat of Days one and four.
