Reef Aquarium Fact #127 Algaefix is not a solution to your algae problem.

revhtree · May 3, 2012

We are going to continue discussing the reef aquarium facts submitted by our members. Do you agree or disagree? What are your thoughts?

Fact #127

Algaefix is not a solution to your algae problem. It will come back if you do not treat what is causing the problem.

Truth or False? What else might we need to learn on this subject? Please also share any pictures that may pertain to the subject.

-Logzor · May 3, 2012

Depends. If you have some weird algae that you can't kill by normal means Algaefix can solve the problem. If you kill off that particular algae it won't come back, but some other kind might. I had this experience with Dictyota algae.

revhtree · May 4, 2012

That is good advice. I think a lot people feel like they can neglect their tank and then poor in a bottle of "fix the tank" and it be done.

lsulle01 · May 4, 2012

I had a problem with alge from some live rock I got from a friend. I used the Algaefix after physicaly removing all the visible algea. With frequent water changes and regular doses of Algafix for a month my problem was gone. I now have so little algea in this tank I feed my snails nori. Algafix has to be used with good tank care.