AlgaeFix Marine to control Hair Algae

[zaitmi]

from saturday 9/4/10

I like your lights. they are beautiful.

Can u me recommend me the combination,

i have the following combo :

3 x 15 watt T5
and
2 x 20 watt Philips Aquacoral(actinic blue).

How to get this type of blue and brightness? Have u seen my tank?

Also ur sand size they are also very attractive ? what size are they ?

 

[zaitmi]

Reeflander

Just found out the vinegar from the kitchen. The label says :
Ingreidents : Water & Acetic Acid. Non Fruit Vinegar. Prepared from Glacial Acetic Acid.

Is this what i need?

 

[HighlandReefer]

That will work. Do they give you a concentration of acetic acid? The vinegar I gave you directions for is 5% acetic acid.

 

[zaitmi]

Thanks Reeflander.

Okay i try to buy 5% bottle. Currently i am dosing 1.4ml vodka daily. Making it 8x Vinegar it will turn out 11.2ml daily i.e. 1.4ml x 8 = 11.2ml daily dose.

What abt. Filter Bag? Where do i use that?

 

[zaitmi]

Thanks Reeflander.

Okay i try to buy 5% bottle. Currently i am dosing 1.4ml vodka daily. Making it 8x Vinegar it will turn out 11.2ml daily i.e. 1.4ml x 8 = 11.2ml daily dose.

What abt. Filter Bag? Where do i use that?

 

[HighlandReefer]

Install the filter bag where water will flow through it, which will depend on your setup. If you have a sump, this should not be a problem. If not you can place a filter bag on a powerhead inside your tank.

 

[idunno]

I did an Ooops. Bought the Non-Marine Algaefix. Any body tried to use the freshwater AF in their reef tank? What are the Main ingredients in the marine AF?

 

[HighlandReefer]

According to a hobbyist that works for the company, both the freshwater and marine version are the same. We have had several hobbyists use the freshwater version in their marine tanks with no adverse effects. Follow the label.

 

[zaitmi]

I did an Ooops. Bought the Non-Marine Algaefix. Any body tried to use the freshwater AF in their reef tank? What are the Main ingredients in the marine AF?

Yes me. I am using Algaefix Freshwater for my marine tank. But the result has not been very fruitful. I am still going strong and fighting against it.

 

[zaitmi]

Reeflander

I am searching for 5% acetic acid (vinegar). None of the brands mention here about percentage. They just mention water and acetic acid. What should i do ? How much i dose if i buy these bottles?

 

[bertoni]

If it's distilled white vinegary from a grocery store and for use in food, it's fine to use straight up.

 

[Y-Diver]

The Algae Fix worked great for me to get rid of the GHA! I have dosed 4 doses and scubbed the rock after the first dose and it is staying gone! I am going to dose once more and then do a weekly dose for precautions!

Tyler

 

[HighlandReefer]

Y-Diver,

Good to hear. :thumbsup:

 

[zaitmi]

Okay so i will start from today 11.2 ml vinegar dosing compared to 1.4ml vodka dosing.

 

[HighlandReefer]

Your in India correct? Your using a Glacial Acetic Acid solution which you are not sure of the concentration? You are assuming it is 5% acetic acid? I would start off with a lower dose, Perhaps 1/2 to be on the cautious side in case the percentage of acetic acid is higher. Glacial Acetic Acid is 100% acetic acid, and they are diluting it down to make your vinegar. I believe they sell pickling vinegar which is a higher percentage of acetic acid in your country. I would not use the pickling vinegar if per chance that is what you have.

 

[Genetics]

Glacial acetic acid is close to 100% acetic acid. I would recommend diluting it into half and dosing using the 100 proof table (Table 3.) for ethanol from this.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-08/nftt/

 

[zaitmi]

Okay i will empty half the bottle in another container and add water to make it lighter and then i dose 5.5ml vinegar which will be half of 11.2 vodka dose. I hope this works.

 

[HighlandReefer]

Zaitmi,

Slowly increase your vinegar dose to the level recommended and watch for too much bacterial growth.

Sounds good.

 

[Wind Seeker]

Add me to the list of success stories regarding algaefix. My parameters have always been good, PO4 around .04 and NO3 around 1. However, I have been plagued with algae issues of late. Used high mag, above 1500, to deal successfully with bryopsis and algaefix to deal successfully with other algae. My tank is extremely clean now....very pleased. I dose agaefix once a week and strive to maintain exceptional water quality. The results are exceptional. Recommend this product to all reefers.

 

[kma408]

very good information, thanks. I will try to do this on my tank, I got a lot of red algae on the sands bed.