Hair Algae Solution That Worked For Me
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saltydog64
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Tell us more.......that's what's in your tank....???? and do u or did u have any "red slime" or diatoms???????
Tell us more.......that's what's in your tank....???? and do u or did u have any "red slime" or diatoms???????
Found this on another website
Comments: DON’T USE THIS PRODUCT! BUYER BEWARE!!! I used this is my 125 gallon saltwater that has been set up for years. All my fish have been completely healthy, never showing any signs of illness or stress. As soon as I put this in my tank my large queen angel became stressed and before I knew it she was dead! BUYER BEWARE!!!
I would not recommend this product to my friends.
Comments: DON’T USE THIS PRODUCT! BUYER BEWARE!!! I used this is my 125 gallon saltwater that has been set up for years. All my fish have been completely healthy, never showing any signs of illness or stress. As soon as I put this in my tank my large queen angel became stressed and before I knew it she was dead! BUYER BEWARE!!!
I would not recommend this product to my friends.
madreef_7K
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where did you read this. can you give the original website. Thanks.
saltydog64
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morphill.......
Don't just hit and run.............u must give a little more than that, info is most important BUT let us make intelligent choices based on facts, not scare tactics, so where did u read that ?????
Don't just hit and run.............u must give a little more than that, info is most important BUT let us make intelligent choices based on facts, not scare tactics, so where did u read that ?????
youngreef180
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Devoman any update on how the treatment is going?
devoman
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I added another dose last night which now brings be to about 21 days of treatement. My hair algae is pretty much gone. Any that is left is pretty much dried up and disintegrating. I may do one more dose and then see how it goes from there.
I'll give you a little more detail on my livestock. I have two sea stars, a blue starfish, hermit crabs (multiple types), Sally Light Foot, camel back shrimp, cleaner shrimp. For fish I have multiple types of tangs, lawnmower blenny, watchman goby and three dwarf angels. I also have a live sandbed.
Again... The only side effect I noticed was on my sponges. I have four branching sponges that seem to have developed some white areas. I'm not sure if that's even related to the Algaefix but it looks like I will lose one of the sponges.
I have not seen any side effects on corals or fish other than the sponge.
Some have asked on this post if it will effect a refugium. I don't know that answer as I don't have one. Definately something to think about.
Thanks
I'll give you a little more detail on my livestock. I have two sea stars, a blue starfish, hermit crabs (multiple types), Sally Light Foot, camel back shrimp, cleaner shrimp. For fish I have multiple types of tangs, lawnmower blenny, watchman goby and three dwarf angels. I also have a live sandbed.
Again... The only side effect I noticed was on my sponges. I have four branching sponges that seem to have developed some white areas. I'm not sure if that's even related to the Algaefix but it looks like I will lose one of the sponges.
I have not seen any side effects on corals or fish other than the sponge.
Some have asked on this post if it will effect a refugium. I don't know that answer as I don't have one. Definately something to think about.
Thanks
youngreef180
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That is such great info! My situation almost perfectly mirrored yours . My parameters are perfect 20 percent water changes a week with 0 tds water. I run carbon and phosban that I change frequentlly. I have lots of flow and the stuff continues to grow. So as A last resort I had been thinking about the algaefix and I have now started the treatment. I hope it goes as well for me as it did for you. I do have a refugium with cheato but if I lose most of it I will be able to get more as long as the hair algae is gone I can live with loosing my cheato.
saltydog64
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Youngreef.............
Good you test w/Refugium will be closely watched so please keep us up to date on your results..........thanks !!
Devoman.......during your use I don't recall are u running a skimmer thought the use ???
Good you test w/Refugium will be closely watched so please keep us up to date on your results..........thanks !!
Devoman.......during your use I don't recall are u running a skimmer thought the use ???
youngreef180
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Yes that is a good question. I have a rather large skimmer that I wonder if I should leave going? I already stopped using the carbon and phosban.
youngreef180
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Thats good to know . I will just fill up both sides of my reactor then with phosban, and leave my reeflo skimmer going.
youngreef180
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How about water changes did u do any while treating?
saltydog64
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dwimber.......
Me too, I just brought a bottle and I think I'll wait for youngreef to post results on his use as he is running a Refugium and because up here with no easy supply for cheato I really don't want to lose mine.......
Me too, I just brought a bottle and I think I'll wait for youngreef to post results on his use as he is running a Refugium and because up here with no easy supply for cheato I really don't want to lose mine.......
saltydog64
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dwimber and all following....
I just received an answer from a request I made recently from API the manufacture (actually Marsfishcare is home company) of Algaefix Marine...and they say that the product is safe for use with Macro Algae when the direction are followed...as I stated to them in my reply if this the case they could be on to something VERY big as fighting and losing the battle w HA is a HUGE one...so we'll have to wait and see. I will be following your results and look forward to your pics...
Happy Holidays to all....
I just received an answer from a request I made recently from API the manufacture (actually Marsfishcare is home company) of Algaefix Marine...and they say that the product is safe for use with Macro Algae when the direction are followed...as I stated to them in my reply if this the case they could be on to something VERY big as fighting and losing the battle w HA is a HUGE one...so we'll have to wait and see. I will be following your results and look forward to your pics...
Happy Holidays to all....
