Potassium Permanganate (PP) sources

[greenthumbnails]

If you don't mind my asking, where does everyone get their PP from and how much did it cost?   

[Sunbeam56]

I usually get it at Sears. They sell it because it is used as a way to regenerate water softeners, which they also sell.
Sears had the best price, last time I comparison shopped.

Aquaticeco used to sell it too.

The rules about shipping PP have gotten stricter. So its harder to find in large quantities. But a little goes a long way.

[tranquility]

I bought mine from E-bay...think I paid $20 for a lb. container...it lasts along time---even as much as I have to use for plants...I've been using a lb. for the last year and still have some left...
Lawanna

[landey1230]

What is potassium permanganate?  Is this a secret ingredient that I do not know of?

[greenthumbnails]

landey1230,

  Potassium permanganate (PP) from what I understand is a powder or crystaline form that is used in water treatment facilites and by water softener companies.  In ponding I have read that people use it to do a number of things like disinfect newly acquired plants before adding to our ponds, treating fish for ulcers and parasites (very mild dose), and clarifying water.  It supposedly leaves a stain that is impossible to remove if spilled on the floor, kitchen counter, etc.  I found a lot of useful info on its use and dosage from a link provided by another member of this board.  Since I cannot remember the post itself, here is the website it is on:

www.koiphen.comand search "Potassium Permanganate". 

A number of people have accidentaly killed their fish by using this, so you might want to thoroughly read the technique and dosage recommendations made on that site before using it.   

[greenthumbnails]

Hmm Sears and Ebay, hadn't thought of that. Thanks!