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Thanks for spending the time and effort to conduct this experiment.
Looks like we have a validated product now.
Just a follow-up from my previous test: http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...483#post769483
Since i had a fair bit of extra AlgExit solution leftover, i decided to do a side-by-side comparison test of the effects of this algae treatment to see the difference between tank water samples that have it added versus those that don't have any treatment.
I set up the comparison by using 2 clear plastic containers, one has old tank water with AlgExit added, while the other one also has the same old tank water but no AlgExit added. Both containers are overdosed with Tropica Specialized fertilizers (contains macro + micro nutrients) and are placed outdoors at a balcony area which receives full direct sunlight.
Left Container: With AlgExit / Right Container: Without AlgExit
After a week, these are the results...
The container with AlgExit added has very little traces of algae... on the otherhand, the container without AlgExit has a visible coating of green algae.
I guess this simple comparison demonstrates the effectiveness of AlgExit at helping to inhibit green algae growth.
Thanks for spending the time and effort to conduct this experiment.
Looks like we have a validated product now.
I shall continue using lol
Thanks for the useful information.
Like to clarify, it says on the bottle that it is useful for all green algae including beard algae.
So I infer it doesn't eradicate black beard algae?
Anyway what's the difference between beard algae that are green and black in color?
Yeah, thats the odd thing about the product description, it lists "against green algae" but also includes "beard algae" in the description... i guess black beard algae (which is supposedly another form of red algae) could be considered part of the "beard algae" family too and from experiences by other users (like the original thread starter), this treatment seems to also help combat against it.Originally Posted by atolylica
The overall treatment effectiveness still depends on a combination of other actions to keep the algae under control though, it mainly inhibits and slows down the growth of the algae (but may not 100% eliminate the algae on its own), therefore still need to work towards keeping the tank conditions in balance, along with a team of algae eating fishes and shrimps to help clear the residual algae off plants and hardscape.
yes you are right, i did a little test too with two same plants with same algae. it does not seem to totally eliminate it. after a long while one of them starts to show the same old algae growth again but d new algae growth seems to be more filmsy and weak as compared to the first time it grew
Bro UA, thanks for sharing. My 3 footer keeps getting green water. Problem goes away for a few weeks after dosing those "green away" solution but then comes back again. This is even after covering the sides of the tank during day time. Light on only 6 hours. Looks like this can be used as a preventive dose?
Its worth a try and might help with the green water issue... though if the green water keeps re-appearing (even after using various algae treatments, UV sterilisers etc), maybe check the light intensity and your tank's nutrient levels.
Green water is usually due to too much light (both in intensity and duration) and alot of excess nutrients.
Since you already blocked out most of the external light sources and reduced the tank's light duration... maybe your current aquarium lights could be too high intensity for your particular tank environment, hence even with shorter light duration it still gets green water. Probably have to reduce the intensity (ie. raise the lights higher) and see if it helps.
Doing some tests to check if your ammonia or nitrate levels are elevated would help too, then you could look at ways to reduce them (ie. using more fast growing plants or more frequent and larger water changes).
Last edited by Urban Aquaria; 17th Oct 2014 at 22:27.
Help~ i went to y618,clementi and nature aquarium can't find this easy life Algexit.
All the shops are selling Blue exit by easy life only.
I think i saw it on seaview last following Saturday, good luck.
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I saw the same blue exit at seaview few weeks ago too and no sight of algexit. Looks lo pike they treat different types of algae.
Description for Easy-Life Blue Exit:
Easy-Life Blue Exit works against blue-green or slime algae (Cyanobacteria), in fresh water aquariums. Easy-Life Blue Exit is harmless to fish, shrimps and plants.
Application of Easy-Life Blue Exit:
Remove the adsorbent materials (such as active carbon). Shake before use. Dosage: 10 ml per 80 litres of aquarium water daily over the course of 5 consecutive days. The Cyanobacteria disappears within 10 days after the last dose. As from the first dose, until 14 days later, do not replanish or the change water, nor make use of adsorbents. As preventative: 10 ml per 80 litres of water weekly. Does not contain erythromycin. Only for use in freshwater aquariums.
Yeah, the Blue Exit version is designed to treat cyanobacteria... though when i refer to the toxicology study on AlgExit and Blue Exit, they were both tested on green algae and blue-green algae (BGA) and seem to work against them, just that AlgExit was more effective against green algae, while Blue Exit was more effective against BGA.
Here is the study that i'm referring to:
http://www.rybarstvi.eu/pub%20rybari...Postulkova.pdf
I've not used Blue Exit before though, so can't comment on its actual effectiveness versus green algae. Though if i get a chance, i might just get a small bottle and test it out.
Wait for UA to test~!
wonder are they phasing out Algexit or just a shortage of stocks on it.
Yeah, the Blue Exit version is designed to treat cyanobacteria... though when i refer to the toxicology study on AlgExit and Blue Exit, they were both tested on green algae and blue-green algae (BGA) and seem to work against them, just that AlgExit was more effective against green algae, while Blue Exit was more effective against BGA.
Here is the study that i'm referring to:
http://www.rybarstvi.eu/pub%20rybari...Postulkova.pdf
I've not used Blue Exit before though, so can't comment on its actual effectiveness versus green algae. Though if i get a chance, i might just get a small bottle and test it out.
Anyone tested algaefix before? Read online that its very effective with hair algae, but not shrimps and snails safe. If you tried before, how long after did you introduce shrimp and snails?
I guess AlgExit is just alot more popular, most likely because the various green algae issues are much more common, compared to blue-green algae.
Was at seaview this Wednesday and they only have blue exit. For those thinking of going to get algaexit these few days may want to consider other locations.
Hi,
i ordered algexit online and it arrived a few days ago. However, rather than saying ' removes green algae like the pictures in this thread, it says ' against algae stains '. Will this product have a similar effect to the one in thsi thread?
Feeling quite ripped off.
Where did you buy it from? mind sharing the link?
but from your description, looks like Blue exit.
Hi,
i ordered algexit online and it arrived a few days ago. However, rather than saying ' removes green algae like the pictures in this thread, it says ' against algae stains '. Will this product have a similar effect to the one in thsi thread?
Feeling quite ripped off.
Which website did you order it from? Maybe post up a photo of the version you got (and the product expiry date), it might just be an alternative packaging.Hi,
i ordered algexit online and it arrived a few days ago. However, rather than saying ' removes green algae like the pictures in this thread, it says ' against algae stains '. Will this product have a similar effect to the one in thsi thread?
Feeling quite ripped off.
Hi,
this is where I got it, as you can see, looks normal.
https://www.livefish.com.au/easy-lif...ent-250ml.html
but this is what they sent me:
http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/...ps84b61a6f.jpg
will it achieve the desired effect? I've called them and they said they won't give refund as it has been too long.
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