RowaPhos and Hair Algae?

[vanillagorila]

vanillagorila just tell us what you used... I'm very curious.

I'd rather not say, but I will say that since I stopped using it. I am algae free and my tank has never looked better. I haven't done anything other than remove the gfo reactor.

 

[moondoggy4]

Thanks for this thread I just bought a used Deltic GFO so this will be very helpful.

 

[fishtime123]

I have used rowaphos for over two yrs never had a out break of hair alagae. I know your only supposed to trickle the water through it, Plus I rinse prior . I change it every month.

 

[luther1200]

Any updates GlassReef?

 

[PaxRoma]

I am also interested in the result because I have been using Rowaphos for awhile and my tank still have this black cyano/algae problem.

Is it possible that some bacterial (or other) contaminant could grow using the hydroxide as a medium? A rhetorical question, of course, but could some bacteria or mold, serve as a growth accelerator for algae?

Very unlikely unless you also add an organic carbon source at least.
That is not to say iron is not important for them. Some of the bad bugs you don't want to get needs iron that's why if you have a black blood clot from injuries make sure you rinse it out real well.

 

[cnaegler]

I read this thread back at it's inception and since i was having a HORRIBLE bout with HA for a year or so, and was using Rowa Phos, i thought i would try BRS' HC GFO. So, i purchased another Phosban reactor and began running the BRS HC GFO. I then manually removed all the HA i could with a toothbrush (many hours snorkeling in the tank) and so far so good. When i was running Rowa, the algae would almost immediately start growing back but i haven't seen any growback with the BRS product. Was it the Rowa causing the problem? Can't say for sure. It may just be that the extra phosban reactor helped, but i do believe, and this is just my .02, that the BRS product is superior to the Rowa. Plus, an added benefit is, you get more for your money. I won't be using Rowa anymore.

 

[GlassReef]

Any updates GlassReef?

My algae is gone! Using a little less than 1 gram of HC per gallon. PO4 is at .01 ppm. I keep it there by feeding like crazy.

 

[luther1200]

Awesome! It almost makes you mad doesn't it? I know I couldn't believe it after I made the change. I fought that BWA crud for over 2 years. Then once I stopped using ROWAphos and started using BRS HC "POOF" it just went away,lol.

 

[BlueSeaDevil]

I paid $69 for my 1000ml of Rowaphos, and it was on sale.
Where do you get these deal bro.
I just started Rowaphos for a couple days to reduce PO4 because I was having an brown algea/diatoms, not you guys made me regret I didn't read this post earlier Now I'm putting my Rowaphos to waste and will be ordering HC GFO

If you do the math the HC from BRS is actually way cheaper than ROWAphos.


For $54 you get 1000ml of ROWAphos.

For $69 you get 2lbs of BRS HC.

The 2 lb bag from BRS is easily way over 2000ml. So for another $15 you get over twice the amount that you would get buying ROWAphos. And if you get in on a group buy its even cheaper. I think I payed about $55 for 2lbs on a group buy just a few weeks ago.

 

[luther1200]

Right on the web site.

Right on the link 2lbs for $54-$69.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Carbo...acity-Granular-Ferric-Oxide/product_info.html


Here is 3lbs for $74-$89
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Carbo...acity-Granular-Ferric-Oxide/product_info.html


If you get in on group buys you get a better price, from then on.

If you pony up the $174 for the 1 gallon (7 #) it comes out to $24 a pound.

 

[GlassReef]

I paid $69 for my 1000ml of Rowaphos, and it was on sale.
Where do you get these deal bro.
I just started Rowaphos for a couple days to reduce PO4 because I was having an brown algea/diatoms, not you guys made me regret I didn't read this post earlier Now I'm putting my Rowaphos to waste and will be ordering HC GFO

I wouldn't start throwing away your RowaPhos until you actually see that it is not helping with your algae problem.

 

[luther1200]

I wouldn't start throwing away your RowaPhos until you actually see that it is not helping with your algae problem.

+1 I would at least give it a try if you have it already.

 

[kv69]

Used Rowa phos, had bad GHA problem, Switched to BRS GFO, the GHA is fading away. Thanks BRS.

 

[YoungREEFA]

can you get away without the HC ? what about doubling up on the granular.

 

[alazo1]

I use BRS's regular gfo. Anyone know if it's the same as the HC but just a bit weaker?. I'm have a HA problem and though the front glass is cleaner, the algae is still growing.

thanks,
Albert