AlgaeFix Marine to control Hair Algae

i got back on the algaefix marine but im dosing vodka at the same time with a peristaltic pump for the vodka. so far certain areas look shorter or no longer have algae, but other areas still have it to where it wont come off. i dose algaefix marine every 3rd day and vodka everyday since its controlled by my apex. im going to continue dosing algae fix until i run out of the bottle
 
unbreakable,

Sorry to hear your algae returned. Let us know how it works out for you. You also have the option of reducing to once per week treatment after the algae disappears.
 
no they wont as the algae fix only kills off hair algae so there are others that will be remaining . there will always be a certain amount of algae in your tank and some you cant really see that well but its there . the remaining algae's will be the food of choice for the grazers such as snails .
 
Has anyone used this stuff with sensitive inverts like anemones? I tried AF once before and it wiped out all my zoas colonies. It reduced the HA but I quit dosing. This was months ago, my zoas are gone but I've added a BTA since then and I'm a little concerned about resuming dosing.
 
I used AF for a prolonged period of time with my RBTA and zoas and had no problems. I know that other hobbyists have used AF with anemones and zoas without problems also.

There can be quite a few possibilities as to what causes your problems, not to say that AF did not cause your problems. If the AlgaeFix did cause your problems, I would be hesitant on trying it again. If you do decide to try AF again, I would double check your dosage rate and stick with the labeled directions. :)
 
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all I can report is my experience. For me it did not work I did 6 doses and it may have slowed it down but certainly did not get rid of it. In the end I pulled all of my rock out scrub it to death and turn off all of the lights for 3 now. Each week I did a small water change to remove any dead algae. There is no sign of Algae. The chemistry of the tank is perfect. I plan to keep the lights out for one more week and then slowly bring back the lighting. Not to put the product down but for me it just did not work. I am guessing for it to work you need to make sure you get to the source of the problem.
 
Worked for me.

34G Solana... I tried all the right 'non-chemical' things to get rid of the hair algae (reduce lighting period, reduce feeding, frequent partial water changes, zero TDS water change water, etc) all could not get rid of it.

I used AlgaeFix Marine in accordance with the directions. The growth dramatically slowed after the first dose. I have dosed 4 times now, and the hair algae is about ~99% gone. I think I will now go to the weekly doses.
 
It seems that many hobbyists start to see results when using AF at around the 5th or 6th dose. Keep in mind that AF does not work on all hair algae species (like Derbesia which is what I have). AF is effective with many hair algae species though, and if you don't see results by the 10th dose, I would think about stop using it. Unfortunately, trying to identify which algae specie you have is very difficult. Trial and error may be the best solution while strictly following the labeled directions. ;)
 
dun2run,

Sorry to hear the AF did not work on your specie of algae. I like the foxface also for eating many species of algae. My tangs were good, but the foxface was better. ;)
 
Unfortunately, I haven't had much luck at all. I'm probably 10 or so doses in. I also had most of my zoas close up, they're not dead yet but they haven't opened in weeks. I think it's time to throw in the towel for me.
 
Any opinions on whether I'm a good candidate based on the pictures of my form of algae? Mine sprung up after the death of my Potter's Angel. Unfortunately my serpent star dragged his body deep into my rockwork to the point where I couldn't get it out. I thought my CUC would make things right but apparently not so. Two days after, I had the start of the outbreak that continues until now. Vodka and GFO dosing has lightened the color but is also stressting my SPS out.

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Merfin70,

I am unsure of which algae species you have in your tank.

We have had several hobbyists who reported the loss of their cuc while dosing AF. I am not certain that the loss fo the cucs were not from other causes. If the cuc does not eat the algae you have, it could starve, which happens in many cases. I would remove your cuc if you decide to use AF.

It appears that perhaps your ammonia, nitrate and phosphate levels may have risen too high. Perhaps running GFO, GAC, cleaning the debris from your tank and running a filter bag may help eliminate your algae pest. It is important to scrub the algae out of your tank constantly. I might try these altneratives before using AF. ;)
 
I just dosed the 8th dose and although I still have hair algae present, I seem to have no new growth, seems shorter, and lighter in color. Definitely not gone though. I just cannot seem to scrub off the algae present in holes or deep grooves. I also seem to have lost a few snails, I think they are starving. When do I switch to weekly dosing?
 
I would switch to weekly dosing once the algae has disappeared to kill algae still present, but you can't see. Hopefully, you are running GFO to keep your phosphate level down below 0.03.
 
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