Thanks, good points. I should have added that, after the AlgaeFix didn't
work for me, I solved the problem by...

a) adding a second bottle of DIY Co2,
b) correcting an iron deficiency,
c) lowering the thermostat to 72º,
d) reducing the period of lighting from 12 hours to 11 hours, and
e) adding two really cool pl*cos to the tank...

....which was more complicated than simply adding chemicals, but which
addressed the actual causes of the problem.

kush

"You can't have everything - where would you put it?"

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"kush" wrote in message
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Didn't do anything for me. It's been a while since I tried it but, as I
recollect, the label disclaims something to the effect that it is not
effective on all types of algae - apparently that would include any of
the
five or six varieties which were growing in my tanks at the time.

kush

m.dekort wrote in message
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This product claims to cut algae in a planted tank. Does it
work?


Adding PO4 can cut algae in many planted tanks.
Adding NO3 or K can reduce algae in planted tanks.
Adding CO2 properly will reduce algae in planted tanks,
Using a good substrate with iron will reduce algae in planted tanks.
Adding enough trace elements for the plants will reduce algae in a
planted tank.
Pruning regularly and hving enough plants from the very start will
reduce algae in a planted tank.
Adding herbivores will reduce algae in a planted tank.

A smart sapling would work on these methods of reducing algae. Because
these do work on all types of algae, and they focus on growing healthy
plants.

Algae reducers, snake oils, miracle cures, etc do not grow plants
which is why you have the algae in the first place.

Folks miss that point far too often.

Regards,
Tom Barr