new product

[kimberlie]

I've just got my boyfriend a new tank for xmas and a friend recommended we coat it with this first http://www.tankguard.co.uk/

it's called tank guard and it stops algae building up - has anyone used it? what do you guys think?

fishkeeping is more his thing than mine but I want to take an interest so any feedback would be great

thanks

 

[foolishfish]

What's the cost? I've never had a really bad algae problem. Every once in a while I'll get a little on the glass of a planted tank if I forget and over fertilize or it get's too much natural light, but a couple of swipes with a pad and it's gone.

Looking at their kit, it doesn't look too inexpensive for what it provides. Save the money and buy him a bag of Purigen to throw in his filter.

 

[NeonFlux]

Impressive product, it looks like it doesn't contain any chemicals..but it costs 9.56 dollars, I think it's not worth the time unless you have a severe case of a algae outbreak or whatnot. To prevent algae from building up in the new tank, I would suggest doing daily 50% water changes every 2-3 weeks and make sure you do not overfeed;by doing so, you prevent algae from taking over.

 

[unclerandy]

I would say nonesense!! Algae is a healthy and normal part of an aquarium within limits. If you maintain your tank properly and regularly algae should never be an issue!

 

[Rbishop]

Never used it..not sure it is available over here. Most products like that are a waste IME.

 

[vanillarum]

Never had a serious problem with algae (knock on wood !), so I would say you don'y need it. Good tank maintenance will take care of most algae problems before they become problems, and that is free !! Good luck.