has anyone ever used algone?
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I was using it in a planted tank when I had a nutrient imbalance that caused a slight algae outbreak and it did very well.You have to change it once a week and be very patient with it because it takes some time for it to work,meaning you might go through a whole box before you see results.It will also build up a slime over it but dont worry thats just showing that its doing its job.
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my LFS has them in every single tank. he recommended them to me and i got 1 for my 20 gal tank. i didnt really notice too much of a difference. i havent gotton them again since, so that may have been why i didnt notice any results. i noticed a smeel from them too. not a strong one, i just have a sensitive nose.
my LFS has them in every single tank. he recommended them to me and i got 1 for my 20 gal tank. i didnt really notice too much of a difference. i havent gotton them again since, so that may have been why i didnt notice any results. i noticed a smeel from them too. not a strong one, i just have a sensitive nose.
from Algone's website ...
" Algone is based on a biological process, during which naturally present microorganisms contained in Algone use available nitrogen compounds as a source of nutrition. The result of this nutrient uptake is micro-bacterial protein enabling Algone to retain the nitrogenous waste while eliminating the re-release into the aquatic environment.
Algone enhances the conditions of nitrifying bacteria, by creating a higher dissolved oxygen content (resulting from the conversion of ammonia, nitrite and nitrate to protein) and making a carbon source readily available as additional nutrition for nitrifying bacteria.
Algone also has a inhibitory effect on hydrogen sulfite (a result of failing filtration and high nutrient levels) which is highly toxic to fish.
Ammonia, nitrite and especially nitrate, are constantly being produced. Nitrifying bacteria need oxygen -which is in ample supply in the aquarium- to convert ammonia to nitrite and finally to nitrate. The conversion of nitrate (denitrification) requires an absence of oxygen. Aquariums usually do not provide enough oxygen free areas for the establishment of denitrifying bacteria. The flow of the nitrates to these areas is even less common. Water flow will further restrict these rare settlements due to the increased distribution of oxygen."
Micro-Bacterial Protein ? Similar benefits to an algae scrubber, but without the extra hardware and mess ? Sounds interesting ... IF it actually works.
" Algone is based on a biological process, during which naturally present microorganisms contained in Algone use available nitrogen compounds as a source of nutrition. The result of this nutrient uptake is micro-bacterial protein enabling Algone to retain the nitrogenous waste while eliminating the re-release into the aquatic environment.
Algone enhances the conditions of nitrifying bacteria, by creating a higher dissolved oxygen content (resulting from the conversion of ammonia, nitrite and nitrate to protein) and making a carbon source readily available as additional nutrition for nitrifying bacteria.
Algone also has a inhibitory effect on hydrogen sulfite (a result of failing filtration and high nutrient levels) which is highly toxic to fish.
Ammonia, nitrite and especially nitrate, are constantly being produced. Nitrifying bacteria need oxygen -which is in ample supply in the aquarium- to convert ammonia to nitrite and finally to nitrate. The conversion of nitrate (denitrification) requires an absence of oxygen. Aquariums usually do not provide enough oxygen free areas for the establishment of denitrifying bacteria. The flow of the nitrates to these areas is even less common. Water flow will further restrict these rare settlements due to the increased distribution of oxygen."
Micro-Bacterial Protein ? Similar benefits to an algae scrubber, but without the extra hardware and mess ? Sounds interesting ... IF it actually works.
Agreement here on all counts re algae blooms from the other thread ... i.e. that algae blooms are a signal of an imbalance, and that chemical 'quick fixes' can do as much harm as good.
However, I am very curious as to what this supposedly unique biological compound in Algone is all about. Reading between the lines of their promo, it would appear that the base is some sort of microscopic organic protein which out-competes algae for nitrates and metals, but which doesn't make a 'mess'. My specific interest is that I have only one room where my tanks can be located, and that room is super sunny. So far I've been knocking down the algae with a bi-weekly 24 hour UV exposure after water changes, with the UV unit immediately followed by 1 micron filtration to grab the dead algae. I'm wondering if the Algone might offer a better alternative ?
However, I am very curious as to what this supposedly unique biological compound in Algone is all about. Reading between the lines of their promo, it would appear that the base is some sort of microscopic organic protein which out-competes algae for nitrates and metals, but which doesn't make a 'mess'. My specific interest is that I have only one room where my tanks can be located, and that room is super sunny. So far I've been knocking down the algae with a bi-weekly 24 hour UV exposure after water changes, with the UV unit immediately followed by 1 micron filtration to grab the dead algae. I'm wondering if the Algone might offer a better alternative ?
i just darken the room where my aquaria are whick just happen to be my room.i dont really have elgea problems .just a litle brown an green . nothing serious. the reason i was thinking about algone is that they say it supposedtly lowers ammonia,nitrites.nitrates. from the info im getting this stuff isnt really worth it