done with gha want chemicals

Discussion in 'Algae' started by shecter, Jan 15, 2011.

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  1. shecter

    shecter Fire Shrimp

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    ok im tired of fighting with it and looking at it. and i know i have to fix the issue behind it too. but i want a chemical thats safe to use with my fish nem zoas shrooms and coral preferably that i can get at my local petco lol
     
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  3. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Algaefix® Marine - API

    Used it for years in personal and customers tanks. However, you are correct....you do have to fix the underlying issue.
     
  4. shecter

    shecter Fire Shrimp

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    yea i know im working on that changing foods and getting a reactor next week im just so tired of it and its taking over EVERYTHING lol
     
  5. saints fan 420

    saints fan 420 Expensive Colorful Sticks

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    hey algaefix works on the algae but unless you use the stuff forever then as soon as you stop using its just going to come back...regardless you have phosphates and nitrates, so instead of buying algaefix why dont you get some gfo, clearmax made by fluval, chemi pure elite, phosguard, rowaphos, or any other kind of phosphate and silicate removing media...i think it will work better than the liquid..hope this helps..

    my bad didnt read the last post, if your getting a reactor then yeah just go ahead with the alglaefix..make sure you get the algaefix in the marine area of petco..i know they have one for freshwater but im not sure they are the same, they have the same ingredients but you never know..
     
  6. macon77

    macon77 Fire Worm

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    Adding chemicals as such can frequently cause worse problems than you have to begin with.

    Finding and rectifying the source of the problem is typically a better option. The problem is almost invariably one of water quality, which you appear to be aware of. Good luck to you, and enjoy the new reactor.