Algone is not an algaecide. I've used it very successfully. BUT, in my reef tank. It's essentially a Nitrate and Phosphate sponge. I can see where it could be used in FW (I wouldn't choose to do so however), but regular replacement would be needed and get costly IMO.
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Algone is not an algaecide. I've used it very successfully. BUT, in my reef tank. It's essentially a Nitrate and Phosphate sponge. I can see where it could be used in FW (I wouldn't choose to do so however), but regular replacement would be needed and get costly IMO.
Algae cides also kill your fish because they kill the algae and create a big bio load (the dead algae)
I used jungle brand "clear water" drops. It didn't work, my tank has been a funky orange color for about 3 days. So after I change water tonight, I'm gonna have to try this.They are the fizzy jungle brand?
http://www.algone.com/algaecides.php
Nutrient control vs. algae destruction. Make sure your water is right. Don't overfeed, test parameters, control light, and poof... no algae!
Nutrient control vs. algae destruction. Make sure your water is right. Don't overfeed, test parameters, control light, and poof... no algae!
http://www.algone.com/algaecides.php
Nutrient control vs. algae destruction. Make sure your water is right. Don't overfeed, test parameters, control light, and poof... no algae!
Controlling feeding and increasing water changes would be an easier, less expensive way to stop algae initially. I would recommend to anyone to try that first, rather than chemicals right off the bat. JMO though...
Initially is the key. Stopping it over the longer term is sometimes more difficult. We control feeding and do water changes to keep things in a balance, but phosphates are overlooked IMO.
Test your tap water for them.
I could eat a Nathan's hotdog and get less than one glass of tap water! :eek3: *insert shock value here*Chemical absorption is different to me than chemical alteration... I'm all for out with the bad. "Chemicals" are used throughout the water supply so unless you're on a well, there are chemicals in your tank. I personally hate it, but it is what it is.
Exactly, but I am still not a fan of adding things unless you absolutely have to. If worse comes to worse there are a lot of plants that nearly anyone can keep. The most natural chemical absorbers out thereInitially is the key. Stopping it over the longer term is sometimes more difficult. We control feeding and do water changes to keep things in a balance, but phosphates are overlooked IMO.
Test your tap water for them.
Chemical absorption is different to me than chemical alteration... I'm all for out with the bad. "Chemicals" are used throughout the water supply so unless you're on a well, there are chemicals in your tank. I personally hate it, but it is what it is.
Exactly, but I am still not a fan of adding things unless you absolutely have to. If worse comes to worse there are a lot of plants that nearly anyone can keep. The most natural chemical absorbers out there
It's not adding anything other than something that removes Phosphate. I'm all for natural setups, but plants don't work in all situations and stockings.
