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10/04/2013, 07:09 AM | #1 |
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Chemiclean for slime algae
Does anyone kno the effectiveness of this product and any drawbacks I would have from using it?
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10/04/2013, 07:19 AM | #2 |
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I would take a more holistic approach to dealing with this problem. There are a number of conditions that will cause this problem, individually/collectively, and although one may be the overriding factor, I’d approach each one as a primary, or contributing factor. Starting with using good RO/DI water, if you’re not using it, you’ll be adding the needed nutrients every time you top off, and/or do a WC.
Here is a good article worth reading: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/bluegralgae.htm The use of “Red Slime Removers”, can work in the short term, but if the issues that generated it are not resolved, it will simply keep reoccurring. I don’t like using it, and would make every effort to solve the problem by other means, as noted in the attached article. I know of a couple circumstances where someone lost their system due to a sudden die off of the red slime algae(BGA) releasing toxins into the water. |
10/04/2013, 08:40 AM | #3 |
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It works well, safe for reef, fish and inverts. The only drawback is your skimmer goes haywire for couple days. Make sure follow the instruction and make at least 25% waterchange, add new activate carbon when done.
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10/04/2013, 01:02 PM | #4 |
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I'm with downbeach on this one. I do not like to use anything that claims to be a chemical "cure" for anything in my tank. Remember - your system is essentially an ongoing Biology experiment, not chemistry 101. Fix the cause and the problem will fix itself.
and a HUGE +1 to the link to WWM
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