Rejuvenade and fish care

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I've heard and seen a few videos regarding Hydrogen Peroxide. Is it better, the same or worse than adding salt/additive?
 
<font size="3" face="georgia,palatino">I am doing some research that I have not yet completed. Anything that changes the water's PH effects the fish and will cause them to stress. Fish in a long term stress situation will expire from lactic acid build up. Delayed Mortality.</font></p>

<font size="3" face="Georgia">The best and simplist thing to do is cool the water 10 degrees below the surface temperature of the lake water. Do not add anything to the water. Replace the water at least once during the day to remove waste and leave your recirculation on full time while there are fish in the livewell.</font></p>
 
<font size="3" face="georgia,palatino">Being what we are, it would seem that if you added something, the water would have to be better. From some current studies it may not be the case. Just keep it simple and keep the water cool, exchange the waste materials out, and keep the recirculation on while there are fish in the livewell.</font>
 
I spent a day with the TVA sport fish survey team in April on Watts Bar. They are the guys that shock the fish and post results. One of the biologists is a tournament fisherman as well. I asked his opinion about additives. It was short and sweet and he didn't have to think about it. Adding ice is a must. If you can't stand it and have to do more, then only add non-iodized salt at a rate of 2/3 cup per 5 gallons of water. All the pretty blue and green stuff just doesn't help any better.
 
Sniperchoke - 4/21/2011 10:39 PM

This is why I do not use Rejuvinade. I use the Sure Life Catch and Release product. This product reduces ammonia, stress, and de chlorinates if I use ice. It also uses a natural tranquilizer to calm the fish instead of stimulating them. If you can believe the web site. I read somewhere in a head to head this product out performed rejuvinade both in stress related weight loss and post tournament mortality. It was developed by a husband and wife biologist and chemist. Check them out for yourself. www.sure-life.com

You giving your fish Valium now Andy?
 
I sure would like to see scientific studies or evaluations. I was told I couldn't use rejuvenade or catch and release with my oxygenator, yet both companies and oxygenator so no problem, just use it according to the instructions. I have always used both products prior to the oxygenator with no issues. Guess I am beating a dead horse..
 
<font size="3" face="georgia,palatino">If you are using the oxygenator you don't need anything else but to keep the water cool. The cooler the water the more oxygen it can hold, but you have to be careful and keep it no more than ten degrees below surface temperature or you run the risk of causing shock to the fish when they are released. I posted some information about a study done that recommends no additional additives to any livewell, especially "rejuvenade". I can't find it, I will keep looking.</font>
 
I did find out something with an oxygenator, it can produce too much dissolved oxygen. First tournament after I installed, the fishes tails were blood red and an inordinate amount of debris was in my tank. There was only 7lbs in there.. Talking to a wildlife biologist, I had the oxygenator on and was just recirculating the water and never quite filled it to capacity (24 gallons) He told me it was highly likely the fish were struggling, thus the bloody tails and bloody water flowing from thier gills. I took his advice last weekend (13 lbs) and filled it to the brim and occasionally emptied out water and replenished the water. He also told me I should add a vent to the livewell so the air in the livewell stays fresh, otherwise you are just mixing "bad air" back in the water (like the chlorine from the electrolysis). Learned something about my livewell (auto adds water but doesnt replace it as fast as manually) What a difference this last weekend. Who would have thought.
 

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