AlgaeFix Marine to control Hair Algae

Chyendra, I feel for you because I went thru all the steps (except the GFO) and still got nothing. Your tank is not bad on the algae issue. In my tank some rocks and some area of the sand were covered with algae. I did have some success on using Kent Tech-M on spot treatment. I would take a 10 ml syringe with Tech-M and spot treat areas. I will do this everyday and by the 4th or 5th day, the algae will turn white and die out. I started using AF (on 4th dose) and I am really seeing the difference. The algae is really breaking down.
 
That's great! I'm glad AF is working for you.

Kent Tech M really works well on bryopsis and totally eliminated the pest from my tank last year when I had it.

So far the spot treatment of AF seems to be working, or.... the chemical makes the algea more palatable to my urchins... It's weird, b/c I've done two treatments so far and treated two spots of algea, and over the last few days I've watched my urchin munch down the spots when she's has never touched it in the past 4 months. I'll wait another week and then update.
 
i am considering using AF on my tank

I have a few questions.

tank is 350 gallon

I am currently dosing prodibio every 2 weeks..both biodigest and bioptim.

if i use AF is it fine to keep dosing?

My phosphates and nitrates are undetectable but i have some HA and cyano in the tank

what is the proper amount to dose? how many bottles should i purchase?
 
update - after 6 doses of AF Marine

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before 1st dose

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after 4th dose

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after 6 doses

no negatives noted at all
continued Vodka dosing 2 mils per day throughout usage
continued to run GFO for duration of treatment

Steve
 
larryfl1 said:
i am considering using AF on my tank

I have a few questions.

tank is 350 gallon

I am currently dosing prodibio every 2 weeks..both biodigest and bioptim.

if i use AF is it fine to keep dosing?

My phosphates and nitrates are undetectable but i have some HA and cyano in the tank

what is the proper amount to dose? how many bottles should i purchase?
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This is the label for AlgaeFix Marine:

"Benefits: AlgaeFix marine effectively controls these types of saltwater algae: Green algae (Cladaphora), "Red Loine" (Oscillatoria/Spirulina major), "Brown algae" (Cyclotela) in marine aquarium containing live corals, invertebrates and fish. When used in salt water will not harm snails, clams,scallops, shrimp, anemones, sea cucumbers, feather dusters, coralline algae, soft corals, hard corals and other invertebrates. Does not discolor the water or cause foaming.

Directions for use: It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Add 1 ml (1/5 tsp. for each 10 US gallons (38 L) or 5 ml (1 tsp.) for each 50 US gallons (190 L) or 50 ml. (10 tsp.) for each 500 US gallons (1,890 L) of aquarium water. Repeat dose every 3 days until algae is controlled. Siphon or scrape any dead algae from aquarium. Once algae growth is under control, add one dose per week. Weekly doses of AlgaeFix Marine will control Alger growth and reduce aquarium maintenance.

Precautionary Statement
Hazards to humans & domestic animals.

Caution: Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Note: This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.

First Aid: If on skin, thoroughly wash with soap and water and remove contaminated clothing. If in eyes, hold eye open and gently flush with water for 15 minutes. If Swallowed, call a Poison Control Center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.

Storage and Disposal: Do not contaminate water or feed. Do not reuse empty bottle. Rinse throughly before discarding in trash."
 
I've been fighting HA in my 125 gl for months now with no luck. It seems like a lot of poeple have had luck with AF. From all the post I read there really was no negative effects but there are a lot of pages so, my question is, has anyone had any bad side effects and if so what were they?
 
There have been few complaints. Some have reported coral were irritated. There have been a few complaints regarding lost sea hares and perhaps a few shrimp. It is difficult to isolate exactly what caused these losses considering other possibilities. All and all compared to other measures used to control pests like using antibiotics to control cyano, there are very few problems IMHO. ;)
 
I have an update: It's been about a week since I started treatment w/ AF (3 doses), and I lost my peppermint shrimp yesterday. This may not be due to the AF, since I've been doing other dosing, including iodine. All my other inverts seem ok thus far, and I think I will continue dosing since it seems to be working. That peppermint shrimp was a kinda a pain anyway :)
 
Thanks HR, I think we may give it a shot. Just like many others we've tried all the "normal" stuff and nothing seems to really make a difference. We're also looking into adding a reactor, right now we're just narrowing down which one we want to get.
 
i have used so far 3 doses...i have noticed the hair algae recede probably 50%

i did lose a small maxima clam and just lost a spiny oyster...both of which have been in the tank for months and now died only 10 days after using af marine...

not sure if it is just coincidence or not... but the algae problem has definitely improved
 
larry,
i'm on dose 5 and no losses. small clams are notorious, so my guess is if you're dosing properly, it's something else.
 
I bought some for my fresh and salt water tanks. I've started dosing my freshwater for a different kind of algae and I'm on dose 2 and haven't seen any change yet. I started dosing my 75 salt tank but I'm only on dose one so of course I haven't seen a change but I'm not dosing for HA in that tank. As far as my 125 goes which is tha tank I actually have the HA in I haven't started dosing because I'm expecting some Trochus Snails and don't want to kill off all the food supply.

Based on my in coming snails I was wondering if anyone has losed snails due to lack of algae during or after using the algaefix?
 
I would continue to keep your skimmer running, it is an important aspect for helping to remove dead or dieing algae. I would also continue to run GFO & GAC. :)
 
I've been dosing this stuff for about two weeks now... I haven't noticed any change in my GHA population. I've pulled the stuff out, and it just keeps growing back. I've increased dosing, to every other day in hopes that it will do something... None of my livestock have showed averse reactions....

Just so tired of this stuff....
 
Hello HighlandReefer,
Per your expirience with AlgaeFix Marine -
- Is it effective against dinoflagellates?
- I am somewhat concern about this product components, since it calim containing cancer factor... what do you think please?
 
So my update ,
I dosed once and also got a Starry Blenny .. I have to say the Blenny went nuts on all the hair algae ! With in one week it was all gone ( 180g) and I had one fat Blenny .
 
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