Ultra Algae X

evmibo · May 12, 2015

Fwiw I've taken my full light spectrum down to 3 hours total, and blues for 6 hours total.

Fauna Marin · May 12, 2015

Hi evmibo,

I wouldn't adjust your lighting schedule because you are not running the complete set of T5 bulbs for more than 6 hours. Bring it back to your normal schedule and you should be okay.

Fauna Marin · May 12, 2015

cincyreef,

At the moment we are working on setting up a warehouse for USA distribution and improved product availability. Once we get it running, we can direct you to your closest Fauna Marin Dealer who will receive a shipment.

evmibo · May 18, 2015

Okay, I set the lights back to normal after reading your comment on Tuesday.

I had my 4th dose last night. Dino's are about 75% gone. Everything else, corals, fish, crabs and snails are alive and well. At night, I've seen my blue legged hermits bunch up on dying patches of dino's, they seem to be munching on it. I know this usually kills snails, but the hermits seem to be fine. Perhaps my species isn't as toxic either? Who knows, but it's working...

Arron209 · May 18, 2015

I used algaex a couple months ago to get rid of some Dino. I followed the dosing and only ran two on my t5 bulbs for three doses. After the third dose all the Dino was gone and hasn't returned.

Fauna Marin · May 19, 2015

Evmbio, I am glad to hear that you are seeing positive results.

Arron209, that's great news!

evmibo · May 27, 2015

I'm scheduled to do my 9th dose tonight. I still have a couple very small patches of dinos on my sand. I'd say they're at least 95% gone.

My corals polyp extension has lessened moderately in the past 3-4 days. So I'm becoming a bit worried.

Any adivce from Fauna Marin member? Since there is still some left on the sandbed do you recommending me to continue? I just hope my corals don't start to die.

Fauna Marin · May 27, 2015

Polyps retracting during the dose is part of the side effect and will not harm the coral as long as you do not go past 10 doses. You can go ahead and add the 9th dose tonight and the last dose as scheduled. Afterwards, wait two days and do a water change.

BetURWrasse · May 27, 2015

Just got a bottle of this today free from a giveaway. Couldn't have come at a better time. I've tried everything else I could and just can't rid the algae.

I turned my vinager dose off as well, can I turn it back in after the 2nd dose?

Fauna Marin · May 27, 2015

Hi Rsaalman,

All supplements except Calcium, Alkalinity, and Magnesium must be stopped before your first dose.You can restrart Vinegar and supplement dosing after the second day of your final dose.

What kind of algae are you fighting?

BetURWrasse · May 28, 2015

Fauna Marin said:
Hi Rsaalman,

All supplements except Calcium, Alkalinity, and Magnesium must be stopped before your first dose.You can restrart Vinegar and supplement dosing after the second day of your final dose.

What kind of algae are you fighting?

Fighting a little GHA and some RHA. Cyano pops up every once in a while and I know this won't work for that

I've tried adjusting flow, food, filtration, lighting. Nothing seems to work. Nitrates are showing 0 on tests and PO4 is showing .03 but I guess it is also low because the algae is feeding off of it.

Also just changed my RODI filters last week so I will be using new filters for the next water change.

Fauna Marin · May 29, 2015

Rsaalman,

If the TDS was high coming out of the RO unit, that will contribute to the algae growth. You may have pockets of PO4 in your rocks and sand which can also fuel the algae.

If you wish to dose Dino X, please read the full instruction manual on our website.

BetURWrasse · May 30, 2015

Can't find Dino x for sale anywhere

Fauna Marin · May 30, 2015

Dino X is in very limited supply at the moment because we are working to open a US based warehouse to better serve our customers. I hope to have a shipment arrive at the warehouse in 3-4 weeks.

BetURWrasse · May 30, 2015

Ok thanks

Marty.h · May 30, 2015

I used Algae X on dinoflagellate it slaughtered that no problems and the tiny bit of hair algae I had was also wiped out. I also had trouble finding it in the UK but this I believe was due to a re-name of the product but managed to find 2 bottles.

Only thing I will say is if you have shrimp remove them as it wiped all mine out but it does warn about inverts.

But as for killing algae does what it says on the tin

evmibo · May 31, 2015

Bulk Reef Supply just got it back in stock (Ultra Algae X).

miyags · Jun 1, 2015

Is the (old ) ultra algae x sold at BRS the same as the (new)dino x sold in Germany?

Marty.h · Jun 1, 2015

miyags said:
Is the (old ) ultra algae x sold at BRS the same as the (new)dino x sold in Germany?

As far as I'm aware it is exactly the same and just been re-branded

Fauna Marin said:
Hi,

Our new product which replaces Algae X is called Dino X. It is the same product which now also removes dinoflagellates.

But going by there quote I'm not sure if they have altered it at all because the algae x killed dino as far as I was aware it's the same just a different name and bottle

evmibo · Jun 1, 2015

Fwiw I just finished a full treatment of Ultra Algae X. It definitely does the job. The dinos are gone. Hopefully they stay away.. My corals (all sps) aren't as happy, but I haven't lost any. I'm doing a water change tonight and starting carbon again.