Treatment for Algae Outbreak

[nitehawk80]

Do you remove Purigen when using Algexit?

[Urban Aquaria]

Do you remove Purigen when using Algexit?

In my case, when i was doing the AlgExit treatment, i didn't remove the Purigen pack from my canister filter... the treatment still worked so i guess the Purigen is more specific in what it absorbs, so it probably didn't have much effect on the AlgExit chemicals.

Though for most treatments and medications, if you want maximum effectiveness, it'll probably be best to remove all chemical filtration to be sure.

[nitehawk80]

Thanks UA!

[vinz]

Here's a paper on experiments done with Algexit and Blue-exit. They tested concentrations at 1x, 2x, 10x and 100x of recommended dosage on fish, a type of green algae and blue green algae. Fish died in the 100x concentration of Algexit test. All the rest no deaths and no mention of unusual behaviour.

https://mnet.mendelu.cz/mendelnet201...ulkova_817.pdf

[peanut88]

Besides Easy-Life products, are there other proven algae removal products ?

[vinz]

I was looking up these stuff a short while ago. Came across API AlgaeFix... Quite a few reviews says it kills fishes. Here's one: http://www.oscarfishlover.com/forum/...-your-aquarium

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[vinz]

Tetra has AlgaeControl. I have not looked up any info on that.

[Filet-O-Fish]

Hi all.
Just found this post. Lots useful info and tips.
My tank volume is 300 litres.
I have got 2 ext filters. Each filter's water volume is 25 Litres.

So do I dose AlgaExit for 300 litres only or for 300Lt +25 Lt + 25Lt = 350 Litres ?

I have a bad case of BBA in my tank and have been dosing 30ml for 300 Lt after 50% water change. Already into my 5th week but no result at all.
Thanks

[Urban Aquaria]

Dosing for 350 liters would be good... AlgExit seems to be quite mild so even a slight overdose is fine. I usually add an extra "dash" of solution to my tanks, which is probably a few more ml than recommended, and so far no issues.

If there doesn't seem to be much effect, then it looks like you may have to consider more aggressive algae treatments.

[Dscheng]

I just buy algae exit to try out. How much do I dose for 60L tank? Will it cure my wall algae a not?

[vinz]

Is Algexit available at C328 or Polyart?

Update: Never mind. Read back a few pages and found the answer... Yes.

[Urban Aquaria]

I just buy algae exit to try out. How much do I dose for 60L tank? Will it cure my wall algae a not?

Based on the recommended treatment dosage at 1ml per 10 liters, you should dose 6ml on a weekly basis after water change.

It does also help inhibit (or at least slow down) the growth of soft green algae film on tank walls, but you should also manage the lights and nutrients, and have algae eaters like otocinclus and/or snails to help clear the algae film too.

[Dscheng]

Based on the recommended treatment dosage at 1ml per 10 liters, you should dose 6ml on a weekly basis after water change.

It does also help inhibit (or at least slow down) the growth of soft green algae film on tank walls, but you should also manage the lights and nutrients, and have algae eaters like otocinclus and/or snails to help clear the algae film too.

Ok thanks. Recently I brought this ISTA scraper. Come with razor blade that will not scratch the fish tank. Very effective to remove the green spot algae ! Highly recommend !

[vinz]

Just started my 6ft tank on Easy Life AlgExit to tackle what i think is Green Dust Algae on the glass. I kinda feel this is "cheating", but I rather save 40 precious minutes on the weekend not cleaning my tank walls.

Was also concerned about any side effects on the Arowana. But I did not find any reviews that stated adverse effects on fishes or shrimp, so decided to take the plunge.

So far, after 2 days, no reactions observed in plants or fish.

Will update.

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[seudzar]

Bought algexit as my adoketa tank having thread algae and BBA outbreak. Used it for 4 weeks, thread algae still blooming and all my nerite snail died as the result. Now have to deploy a battalion of amano shrimps and SAEs to clear the algae and isolate the 2 adoketas for the time being as they both will kill everything in sight.

[Dscheng]

Bought algexit as my adoketa tank having thread algae and BBA outbreak. Used it for 4 weeks, thread algae still blooming and all my nerite snail died as the result. Now have to deploy a battalion of amano shrimps and SAEs to clear the algae and isolate the 2 adoketas for the time being as they both will kill everything in sight.

Oh mine.. so this product is not snail friendly?

[peanut88]

I just bought mine and it is working.

Some feedback.
. Follow the dosage instruction.
. Reduce lighting amount and duration.
. Reduce feeding amount
. Reduce CO2 input.

Only then will AlgExit rid your tank of the excessive algae.
For my case, no snails were lost.

[Filet-O-Fish]

Dosing for 350 liters would be good... AlgExit seems to be quite mild so even a slight overdose is fine. I usually add an extra "dash" of solution to my tanks, which is probably a few more ml than recommended, and so far no issues.

If there doesn't seem to be much effect, then it looks like you may have to consider more aggressive algae treatments.

Thanks for the reply. Appreciate it. I've been dosing AlgExit for the past 6 weeks (30ml after 50% PWC) but no changes at all. For the past few days BBA is all over the tank.



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[jacquetlc]

My 3ft tank treated with Algexit once on Thursday. Temp from 26/7C raised up to 30C since Friday till now. Will complete the once a week cycle for a month (16ml for my 160L) and update here. So far, no casualties.

[jacquetlc]

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My 3ft tank