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AlgaeFix anyone??
"adavisus" wrote in message om... Any chemical 'algae' fix is never going to be anything more than a short term fix, it is fighting against nature, not a real solution at all, whereas upping aquatic plants and not overstocking is working with nature, long term... I'd be very wary of any kind of 'shelf' product sold for clearing algae, some are based on vicious herbicides with unknown long term secondary effects, like killing plants, killing fish... perhaps thats intended to sell more chemicals to 'fix' the problems that emerge months after the 'poison' winds its secondary effects out on fish and plants. Not what I really want to stick in my pond, deary me no, lol This is the third year for my pond AND my four fish, all of whom have repeatedly wintered over here in zone 5b. Admittedly, I have a small pond (850 gal), and I can lean a bit on some "quick fix" products for initial troubles, but I have noticed NO ill effects from any "off the shelf" products I have used in my pond. My plants do wonderfully, my water is crystal clear, my fish are thriving with nary a problem, and my pH level, chlorine level, and Kh levels are excellent. My skimmer and falls were turned on for the first time this season on April 2nd, and the brief appearance of algae was much much less than the same time last year. So...apparently what I "stick in my pond" (after much careful reading and consideration) seems to be doing the trick, and may for other small ponders as well. NJ |
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AlgaeFix anyone??
"AlgaeFix" is manufactured by Aquarium Pharmaceuticals,
http://www.pondcare.com Most pond retailers carry it. A 64 oz bottle goes for about $35. Treatment is 4 ounces/1200 gallons, a couple times for the first week, then once a week. It is effective on string algae, blanketweed, and pea soup algae. It is safe for fish and plants, but not crustaceans. On Thu, 1 May 2003 21:45:45 -0400, "Joan Pomatto" wrote: Where do you buy algae fix, and who is the manufacturer? Thanks------- "RED1102" wrote in message ... I have used AlgaeFix and it worked great. I had a major problem with string algae last year. It lasted all year, but when I used the algefix it cured the problem. I had no problem with it bothering the fish or my plants. Good Luck Carole NJ Steve J. Noll | Ventura California (zone 10) | Glass Block Pond http://www.kissingfrogs.tv |
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AlgaeFix anyone??
This is the best place on line for algaefix or most other pond supply.
http://www.aquaticeco.com Later. -- _______________________________________ "The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'." http://community.webshots.com/user/godwino "Joan Pomatto" wrote in message news:3eb1cbc4_4@newsfeed... Where do you buy algae fix, and who is the manufacturer? Thanks------- "RED1102" wrote in message ... I have used AlgaeFix and it worked great. I had a major problem with string algae last year. It lasted all year, but when I used the algefix it cured the problem. I had no problem with it bothering the fish or my plants. Good Luck Carole NJ |
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AlgaeFix anyone??
I keep seeing reference to the "fuzz" that is only 1-2" in length. The fuzz
that grows in my pond is much longer - maybe 6" in some areas. I am not sure if this is string algae, since the same stuff seems to adhere to roots of floaters and other plants but doesn't float freely in the pond itself. Does is sound like good or bad algae? TIA, Fred On 5/4/03 3:42 PM, in article , "~ jan" wrote: The important thing is not to kill off the fuzz algae that adheres itself to the sides and only grows 1-2 inches in length. This can take up to 3 years to get a good crop, continuous use of an algaecide can knock it back. ~ jan |
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AlgaeFix anyone??
IMHO, there is no bad algae (exception the blue green algae that is a
bacteria I can't spell, anyone?). There are just water quality issues that need to be addressed to meet the standards of the ponder. Fuzz algae, the primo stuff, doesn't wipe off easily, takes a scrub brush to remove in many situations. ~ jan I keep seeing reference to the "fuzz" that is only 1-2" in length. The fuzz that grows in my pond is much longer - maybe 6" in some areas. I am not sure if this is string algae, since the same stuff seems to adhere to roots of floaters and other plants but doesn't float freely in the pond itself. Does is sound like good or bad algae? TIA, Fred On 5/4/03 3:42 PM, in article , "~ jan" wrote: The important thing is not to kill off the fuzz algae that adheres itself to the sides and only grows 1-2 inches in length. This can take up to 3 years to get a good crop, continuous use of an algaecide can knock it back. ~ jan See my ponds and filter design: http://users.owt.com/jjspond/ ~Keep 'em Wet!~ Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a To e-mail see website -----------== Posted via Newsfeed.Com - Uncensored Usenet News ==---------- http://www.newsfeed.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----= Over 100,000 Newsgroups - Unlimited Fast Downloads - 19 Servers =----- |
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