Does it reduce algae on aquarium decorations and does it have a negative effect on plecostemus?
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Actually, it reduces algae in the water. The decorations will still collect weird little globs of algae. It more for water clarity than algae remover.
1133500
I am not aware of that product. I have used bleach in mine and it seems to be fine. I do get algae so it does need some attention.
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Although the HTH pool shock did help, I still had to take out and fully clean the pool filter. The shocker will certainly kill algae, but, it will not get rid of pollen or dirt coming off the trees and the ground. I have a few large trees around my pool and have to clean the filter every 3 months, at least, as dirt sits at the bottom of the filter holder and stats to clog up the pipes going from pool filter and into the pool. Short answer, yes, this product kills algae, but, will not kill dirt. I suggest you do both, use this product to kill any signs of algae while also fully cleaning your filter and pipes going into it and from it. Although the HTH pool shock did help, I still had to take out and fully clean the pool filter. The shocker will certainly kill algae, but, it will not get rid of pollen or dirt coming off the trees and the ground. I have a few large trees around my pool and have to clean the filter every 3 months, at least, as dirt sits at the bottom of the filter holder and stats to clog up the pipes going from pool filter and into the pool. Short answer, yes, this product kills algae, but, will not kill dirt. I suggest you do both, use this product to kill any signs of algae while also fully cleaning your... » Read More Although the HTH pool shock did help, I still had to take out and fully clean the pool filter. The shocker will certainly kill algae, but, it will not get rid of pollen or dirt coming off the trees and the ground. I have a few large trees around my pool and have to clean the filter every 3 months, at least, as dirt sits at the bottom of the filter holder and stats to clog up the pipes going from pool filter and into the pool. Short answer, yes, this product kills algae, but, will not kill dirt. I suggest you do both, use this product to kill any signs of algae while also fully cleaning your filter and pipes going into it and from it. « Show Less
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I'm sorry to say, I don't know about its effect on the kind of plastic your tank is made of. If it's PVC like the pipes that are used in plumbing today, it would be an easy test to make. As for septic tank natural action, I use the Fuller Brush bathroom cleaner no more than once a month and I've noticed no problems with my septic tank. ~Kathy
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No, shouldn't be, and it sure cut back the algae. We've had ours almost a year now, so it's about time to change the bulb. I guess the UV part stops in about 11 months. The light may still be on, but it won't kill any algae.
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Penny....this product will aid in the removal of phosphates from any pool that uses a filtration device. If there are no phosphates, then there will be no algae
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It is primarily for sediment and removal of clorine. I am not sure about how it works on bacterial or other organic items in the water. It does an excellent job of removing the swamp smell we have in the Florida water. Give it a try, you can always send it back.
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I bought a Dolphin this spring and it worked perfectly for us this season. The only thing I found was it has trouble cleaning off algae.
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if you have a filter like a canister filter that is where the good bacteria lives it only gets rid of algae and suspended water based bacteria if that makes any sense it will not harm your fish or plants it will take out medicine so unplug it if you are going to ever have to use medicine I got mine for a algae problem and it cleared it up in about 5 days hope this helped
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My plants seemed to do well with only this substrate and no additives. I had Java fern, Java Moss, and some Anubias spp. in my tank with the flourite dark, low light, and 3 fish spp. (goldfish, minnow, and pleco). They grew well and were nice and green for months (until I put my turtle in the tank and he ate them all). That said, I didn't see any extraordinary plant growth during that time. If you are working on an amazing planted aquarium where the focus is plants and you want to see major growth/etc., you may need additional supplements. However, if you are more interested in a nice looking environment for your fish, I doubt you'll need to add anything. My plants seemed to do well with only this substrate and no additives. I had Java fern, Java Moss, and some Anubias spp. in my tank with the flourite dark, low light, and 3 fish spp. (goldfish, minnow, and pleco). They grew well and were nice and green for months (until I put my turtle in the tank and he ate them all). That said, I didn't see any extraordinary plant growth during that time. If you are working on an amazing planted aquarium where the focus is plants and you want to see major growth/etc., you may need additional supplements. However, if you are more interested in a nice... » Read More My plants seemed to do well with only this substrate and no additives. I had Java fern, Java Moss, and some Anubias spp. in my tank with the flourite dark, low light, and 3 fish spp. (goldfish, minnow, and pleco). They grew well and were nice and green for months (until I put my turtle in the tank and he ate them all). That said, I didn't see any extraordinary plant growth during that time. If you are working on an amazing planted aquarium where the focus is plants and you want to see major growth/etc., you may need additional supplements. However, if you are more interested in a nice looking environment for your fish, I doubt you'll need to add anything. « Show Less
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I was successful. I could not control algae in the pool. The phosfree did the job. Algae grows freely In high levels of posphates. However you must follow the directions and run the filter for 48 hours or risk clogging the filter. good luck. Jimbo
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No, I use it all summer and I have water lilies, lotus and other plants. I also have 15 Koi, and it doesn't harm them either. Great bacteria for ponds.
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yes but I do not recommend it at all...It alleges that you can lower your chlorine and sanitize using this...I see no overall benefit from lowest chlorine levels as it causes other issues with algae...
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It is my understanding that the barley bale is completely harmless to fish. It just naturally absorbs the algae. We used it with mixed results. I think we needed to get 2 of them since 1 didn't seem sufficient. People with ponds swear by barley.
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it does not harm the fish. You spray it directly on the plant parts that exposed above the water. It works well, takes about a week after spraying before you start seeing the weeds dying. I recommend the product.
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absolutely not! It is fabulous. It actually balances with your chlorine to get rid of other mineral buildups, cuts the chlorine use in almost half. We use 1 of their tablets to every 3 chlorine in our pool and never have any problems anymore. We used to get areas of green algae around the filter and drain before . I highly recommend it.
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Do not use this item. It will kill your fish!It killed all my fishes every time I tried to cute them. They get from moderate to worse when I drop even the slightest size into the quarantine tank and will be dead within a few hours.