HighlandReefer
Team RC
WaterssretaW,
Thanks for sharing your experiences with AlgaeFix Marine. We will look forward to your results.
Thanks for sharing your experiences with AlgaeFix Marine. We will look forward to your results.
AlgaeFix Marine to control Hair Algae
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HighlandReefer
Team RC
Bruno,
Your topic regarding the effects of UV on spores is also being discussed in this current thread, in case you did not catch it:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1627322
Your topic regarding the effects of UV on spores is also being discussed in this current thread, in case you did not catch it:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1627322
sanababit
Active member
Well today i decided to help algaefix a little and remove the clumped up algae, instead of waiting for it to come loose, i manually removed as much as i can, the area where it was the worst now looks a lot better, so dont be affraid and pick away, i must say this, since adding this chemical my hair algae has not grown, unlike before when i used to pick it and in a couple of days it was back again with a vengance, lol
sana
sana
HighlandReefer
Team RC
Ok Sana, I give up, what does "HWCTSTNQFEFFC" stand for? It took me a while. I guess I am slow at times. :lol:
dazed
New member
Update for me; the 40g tank that i continued the dosing in (5th dose so far) has shown a great improvement there is only one small spot that still has to go but so far so good, guess now i can go ahead and resume the dosing in my dt, it needs allot of help, lol, the ha in their has gotten out of hand for sure.
HighlandReefer
Team RC
Chris,
I am happy the AlgaeFix Marine has worked so far for you.
I would mechanically remove as much of the pest as possible (siphoning will help considerably in conjunction with hand removing).
Keep us posted on your results.
I am happy the AlgaeFix Marine has worked so far for you.
I would mechanically remove as much of the pest as possible (siphoning will help considerably in conjunction with hand removing).
Keep us posted on your results.
sanababit
Active member
Hardly any Water Changes, Temp Swinging, T5ing, No Qtining, Frag Exchanging for Fish Food Club=HWCTSTNQFEFFC, LOL
Well guys did my 5th dose wendnesday, everything is fine and algae is whitering, i have removed a lot and is looking better day by day, this weekend i am going to scrub the rock and try to get as much out as possible, wish me luck
Sana
Reporting my results:
3rd dose tomorrow and about 75% of the algae is gone. I noticed changes on the first dose because the algae started withering and looked more gray than green.
I also have a sea hare that been cleaning up the left overs. This Algae fix really does work. It has my sand sparkling !!
3rd dose tomorrow and about 75% of the algae is gone. I noticed changes on the first dose because the algae started withering and looked more gray than green.
I also have a sea hare that been cleaning up the left overs. This Algae fix really does work. It has my sand sparkling !!
HighlandReefer
Team RC
sana,
Here's wishing you luck in getting rid of that nasty pest.
Keep us posted.
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Retzius,
Just two doses and you are getting control. That's great. I am wondering if you have a lot of algae in your tank to start with? If so, I would assume you removed quite a bit to see results that quickly.
The sea hare is great at eating up algae. The only problem I have read is that they do not survive very long in an aquarium (maybe less than a month). Perhaps they need a lot of algae to survive and once the food source is gone, they don't make it?
No chance of getting a picture of your sea hare and the algae pest?
Here's wishing you luck in getting rid of that nasty pest.
Keep us posted.
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Retzius,
Just two doses and you are getting control. That's great. I am wondering if you have a lot of algae in your tank to start with? If so, I would assume you removed quite a bit to see results that quickly.
The sea hare is great at eating up algae. The only problem I have read is that they do not survive very long in an aquarium (maybe less than a month). Perhaps they need a lot of algae to survive and once the food source is gone, they don't make it?
No chance of getting a picture of your sea hare and the algae pest?
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Hey HighlandReefer,
I had quite a bit of algae. I think maybe about 60% of my rock was covered with green hair algae. When I started Algaefix, some of it was already withering away and by the second dose I really did see it going away. My sea hare did have an impact but now that you mentioned my sea hare, I am sad to report that it died this morning
. I bought a sea hare in the past and it also died. I never really liked them for that reason. However, I did not know they had a poor survival rate in the aquarium. I thought I just had no luck with them. I would not have bought them had I known their poor survival rate. Now my tank looks much better and cleaner. Its still not all gone there are a few patches but I am sure I will get a hold of it in time.
HighlandReefer
Team RC
Retzius,
We had another hobbyist in this thread that lost his sea hare also. Sorry to hear of its demise, but it did serve it purpose.
It sounds like you are on your way to a pest free system. I hope everything else goes well for you. Keep us posted. Your input about information such as the sea hare, helps to prevent other hobbyists from making the same mistake.
We had another hobbyist in this thread that lost his sea hare also. Sorry to hear of its demise, but it did serve it purpose.
It sounds like you are on your way to a pest free system. I hope everything else goes well for you. Keep us posted. Your input about information such as the sea hare, helps to prevent other hobbyists from making the same mistake.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14903749#post14903749 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by HighlandReefer
Sanababit,
From the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals website:
http://aquariumpharm.com/Products/Product.aspx?ProductID=52
The active ingredients for both products are as follows:
AlgaeFix Fresh Water: dimethyliminoethylene dichloride, ethoxylate 31512-74-0 4.5%
AlgaeFix Marine: dimethyliminoethylene dichloride, ethoxylate 31512-74-0 4.5%
As I stated before the MSDS sheets do not list the individual contaminates found in the products or the manufacturing process used for each. Very likely they are identical, but one can't be positive with the information provided.
I have talked to API at a trade show and asked this question and yes they are the same.
HighlandReefer
Team RC
reznor252,
Thanks for the information. I have heard this from other sources as well. In the urban pest control industry (exterminating industry), re-labeling the exact same product for other uses has become common practice. They gotta make a buck any way they can.
One good example would be some products labeled for flea control on animals, which are identical to the same product labeled for spraying homes with. In some cases the manufacturer has labeled the exact same product in separate containers for cats and another for dogs. For me, it is illegal to apply a pest control product in any manor that is not on the product label.
FWIW, I still take the opinion as stated above, where I do not recommend using the AlgaeFix for Fresh Water in Marine tanks. EPA has drummed the law into me in my profession for too many years. The personal choices that hobbyists make, is up to them.
The worse case example of contaminates left in a pesticide product due to short-cuts taken by some manufacturers to meet war demands was Agent Orange. The Agent Orange active ingredients were (2,4-D and 2,4,5-T), which are safe. Unfortunately, some so called inactive ingredients not listed on the label (MSDS Sheet) were left behind by short cuts in the processing known as dioxins, which are very nasty. We all know the rest of the story.
Thanks for the information. I have heard this from other sources as well. In the urban pest control industry (exterminating industry), re-labeling the exact same product for other uses has become common practice. They gotta make a buck any way they can.
One good example would be some products labeled for flea control on animals, which are identical to the same product labeled for spraying homes with. In some cases the manufacturer has labeled the exact same product in separate containers for cats and another for dogs. For me, it is illegal to apply a pest control product in any manor that is not on the product label.
FWIW, I still take the opinion as stated above, where I do not recommend using the AlgaeFix for Fresh Water in Marine tanks. EPA has drummed the law into me in my profession for too many years. The personal choices that hobbyists make, is up to them.
The worse case example of contaminates left in a pesticide product due to short-cuts taken by some manufacturers to meet war demands was Agent Orange. The Agent Orange active ingredients were (2,4-D and 2,4,5-T), which are safe. Unfortunately, some so called inactive ingredients not listed on the label (MSDS Sheet) were left behind by short cuts in the processing known as dioxins, which are very nasty. We all know the rest of the story.
ctenophors rule
New member
algae is dying like the plague.
i can see my zoos again! no longer are they covered, coated and constricted by hair algae.
bu t i still have some, and it is leaving.
btw.
i added codmium (looks good, no adverse effects)
i also added red stghorn algae, caulerpa prolifera, and a bunch of chaetomorpha, everything is good.
everything except my amazing mangroves that were growing realy well.
they are droping leaves at an alrming rate!
any ideas?
i can see my zoos again! no longer are they covered, coated and constricted by hair algae.
bu t i still have some, and it is leaving.
btw.
i added codmium (looks good, no adverse effects)
i also added red stghorn algae, caulerpa prolifera, and a bunch of chaetomorpha, everything is good.
everything except my amazing mangroves that were growing realy well.
they are droping leaves at an alrming rate!
any ideas?
HighlandReefer
Team RC
I don't see why the AlgaeFix would cause problems for a true vascular plant. From some articles I have read, Mangroves are heavy users of magnesium. You might check your level for this. They recommend frequently misting the leaves with clean fresh water also.
Is this a Red Mangrove?
Is this a Red Mangrove?
HighlandReefer
Team RC
Sana,
Sounds great. Look forward to the pictures.
Sounds great. Look forward to the pictures.
THE ROOK
New member
I'm sold. I'm on my third dose of AlgaeFix & three weeks with Vodka dosing. Definitely feel that I've got it on the ropes. I just returned my sea hare yesterday as I think he may run out of food shortly.
I truly feel it has to be combination of better habits to keep this stuff at bay.
I have done:
-New Bulbs
-New Skimmer
-Rinse Frozen Food
-Feed Less
-Dose Vodka
-Dose AlgeaFix
I feel that aging bulbs, crappy skimmer & not rinsing food caused my issues.
I truly feel it has to be combination of better habits to keep this stuff at bay.
I have done:
-New Bulbs
-New Skimmer
-Rinse Frozen Food
-Feed Less
-Dose Vodka
-Dose AlgeaFix
I feel that aging bulbs, crappy skimmer & not rinsing food caused my issues.
HighlandReefer
Team RC
Rook,
I agree with your recommendations.
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Sana,
Great pictures. Thanks a lot. Well documented. :thumbsup:
I agree with your recommendations.
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Sana,
Great pictures. Thanks a lot. Well documented. :thumbsup:
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