What is the active ingredient in AlgaeFix?
AlgaeFix contains 4.5% of the active ingredient Poly(oxyethylene) (dimethylimino) ethylene (dimethylimino) ethylene dichloride according to the MSDS (Material Safety DataSheet) for AlgaeFix. The recommendations for dosing AlgaeFix are to dose a gallon of AlgaeFix for each 38,400 gallons of water to kill algae.
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What is the active ingredient in AlgaeFix?
AlgaeFix contains 4.5% of the active ingredient Poly(oxyethylene) (dimethylimino) ethylene (dimethylimino) ethylene dichloride according to the MSDS (Material Safety DataSheet) for AlgaeFix. The recommendations for dosing AlgaeFix are to dose a gallon of AlgaeFix for each 38,400 gallons of water to kill algae.
Does API AlgaeFix contain copper?
API MARINE ALGAEFIX algae control does not discolor water or cause foaming and does not contain copper. API MARINE ALGAEFIX algae control is registered with the EPA, and will not harm fish, corals, or other invertebrates.
How does API AlgaeFix work?
Algaefix effectively controls green water algae blooms and keeps freshwater aquariums clean and clear. Weekly doses of Algaefix will control algae growth and reduce aquarium maintenance. Caution: Do not use Algaefix with crustaceans, including crabs, shrimp, freshwater shrimp and freshwater lobsters.
Is AlgaeFix harmful to fish?
ALGAEFIX™ API ALGAEFIX algae control effectively controls many types of algae in aquariums and will not harm to your fish or plants when used as directed.
Is API AlgaeFix safe?
Though potent, AlgaeFix is safe for nearly all fish and plants when used as directed. AlgaeFix controls green or green water algae (Chlorella), string or hair algae (Cladophora) and blanketweed (Oedogonium) in ornamental ponds.
Is AlgaeFix safe for shrimp?
Algae fix can still be used (IMO) with Amano shrimp in the tank. However, DO NOT use the full dosage, use half the dose and the Amano shrimp should be fine. Algae fix can still be used (IMO) with Amano shrimp in the tank. However, DO NOT use the full dosage, use half the dose and the Amano shrimp should be fine.
Can you use AlgaeFix in saltwater?
API MARINE ALGAEFIX Algae Control effectively controls these types of algae: Green algae, “Red Slime”, and “Brown algae” in saltwater aquariums. Works fast. Will not harm marine fish, corals or other invertebrates when used as directed.
Can I use API Marine AlgaeFix in freshwater?
Use AlgaeFix Freshwater for Freshwater aquariums containing live plants and fish to control green water, blue-green algae, black beard, string or hair, blanket-weed algae, and more (not for use with crustaceans such as crabs, shrimp, or freshwater lobsters).
How long does API AlgaeFix take to work?
I finally decided to try algaefix. First treatment yesterday and today I see that any of the green algae is going white and all the bubbles are starting to secrete some white slime stuff and the bubbles are deflating. I have read that most results are noticed around the 5 to 7 dose range. So about two weeks.
How long does it take API Algaefix to work?
This product says on the bottle that it works “fast.” Not fast enough for me. You dose this product according to your aquarium size every three days until it kills the algae, then you dose it once weekly. It took three doses (9 days) to kill a medium amount of algae, leaving a film on the inside of my aquarium.