Is it effective for controlling black algae?
1518989
No. This is for green and yellow algae. The chemistry of black algaecide is different.
1518990
I doubt it. You need to rid your pool of BA and then focus on water chemistry. Go to troublefreepools.com for help with black algae
1518991
Yes but first make sure you get your chlorine high - because high chlorine helps kill everything. Add algicide and more isn't better - follow instructions. Run filter almost 24/7 - backwash frequently, scrub the walls down and shock again - it will take a couple days for a clear pool but be patient (something I am not good at). It will become clear and enjoyable! Remember although it doesn't look pretty if your chemicals are in order the pool is safe to swim in.
623201
I would think you need to have water since this can probably damage your pool surface. It does say on the bottle not to concentrate in just one area and that the ph of water has to be 7.2-7.8 in order for this product to work. From what I read, there is no way to actually get rid of black algae forever. I kinda grows deeper and deeper into the pool walls if left untreated for a while. Even if you use algaecide, it will take care of whatever it can, but the roots will still be left not visible to the naked eye. It starts growing back as soon as the chemistry in the pool is off again and doesn't get adjusted right away.
1395226
The system has a boost mode that acts as a shock by generating copper with the chlorine. The copper will kill any algae or pathogens. It will run 6 times longer than usual. My pool looked like the black lagoon when I tried it then was krystal clear 24 hours later
695165
You will want to just use bleach. It is way less expensive and will do a much better job. Just use at least a 5% to water solution, stronger isn't so bad I sometimes use 50-100%, which will kill the algae. Do not mix bleach and ammonia, that can cause a toxic mix that can kill you. Use a scrub brush and use the least amount of pressure necessary to clean the surface. A "little" TSP (phosFree) might help with the scum if you rinse everything down and the scum is still there. Algae needs three things to grow, phosphates, oxygen and sunlight (over 50 degrees regularly). Bleach kills Algae. You will want to just use bleach. It is way less expensive and will do a much better job. Just use at least a 5% to water solution, stronger isn't so bad I sometimes use 50-100%, which will kill the algae. Do not mix bleach and ammonia, that can cause a toxic mix that can kill you. Use a scrub brush and use the least amount of pressure necessary to clean the surface. A "little" TSP (phosFree) might help with the scum if you rinse everything down and the scum is still there. Algae needs three things to grow, phosphates, oxygen and sunlight (over 50 degrees regularly). Bleach kills... » Read More You will want to just use bleach. It is way less expensive and will do a much better job. Just use at least a 5% to water solution, stronger isn't so bad I sometimes use 50-100%, which will kill the algae. Do not mix bleach and ammonia, that can cause a toxic mix that can kill you. Use a scrub brush and use the least amount of pressure necessary to clean the surface. A "little" TSP (phosFree) might help with the scum if you rinse everything down and the scum is still there. Algae needs three things to grow, phosphates, oxygen and sunlight (over 50 degrees regularly). Bleach kills Algae. « Show Less
2180641
I know from reading that it have copper in it that help..i add it 2 time to my fish tank and its been 2 months now still no algae ..even the filter is clean. i have shrimp and neon and there are doing good.
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I don't know. I certainly hope not as it's an algae based product for humans. Let me know if you find out.
1228560
it will clean the walls, but it is not a substitute for algae preventer chemical. we have had mustard algae for the last half of the summer. Only brushing, chemicals and shock, seem to keep it clear
1692870
No. However, my dad used to use copper sulfate to control algae in his catfish ponds. (I said used to - he is now deceased.) Hope this helps.
1044034
Its honestly hard to tell whether or not you'll get an algae bloom. I did get some algae for the first few weeks but by reducing my light per day, its under control now. If your not over feeding and using any fertilizers I'm sure it would be fine. Can you explain what you mean by "an extended mount"?
2131469
It will rid you of the green (algae) water but it wont rid you of algae attached to the rocks and glass. Anything that gets sucked through it will die
1838208
More then enough, put it on a timer or you will get algae everywhere. I have the 36" on my 50 gallon and have second light for the fish because I run it for two five hour period with 1 hour between. This cut down on algae but lets plants thrive. I have a true lumen on a ramp timer for the fish. It fades up in the morning and evening and provide ambient light for the fish so the no longer jump around when the Finnex goes on or off, especially mid day.
1680785
I suggest putting algicide and chlorine in your pool to kill whatever it is that growing. This pool cleaner picks up everything on the bottom. I have never had an algae problem so I can't say that it will clean it off your pool.
1580012
I have know idea. I used it on a Patio with black algae / mold. It took about a week... followed directions and re-treated. It cleaned it up and I have not had to use it since. I would buy it again, but it looks like I will not have to.
1858012
Yes, but not for the reasons you think. The eco-complete will not technically grow your algae, but the low lighting will. Algae loves 2 things: Poor water quality (i.e. high phosphates/nitrates) and poor lighting. So you will probably have a bad algae problem later on due to your low lighting, so I would suggest investing in a nerite snail or rabbit snail, since they love algae and will leave plants alone. The eco-complete however does hold some nutrients, but not as much as it advertises - it would be like pouring a small amount of Seachem's "Trace Elements" into the tank.
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Thiis UP-23 13 watt unit was purchased by me in December 2012 and I am not sure if it was a 2013 model but it definitely worked for my free floating algae bloom. I understand that it will not control string algae, Dennis. There is no production date on the box which I kept in case it didn't work but it does! I am a real person that hesitated to spend that much but it was worth it for the water clarity.
234039
I haven't had any issue with algae in my 55 gallon and I have two of these on it. I do have a pleco and a couple snails just in case though.
2180642
I would not go so far as to say it "kills" algae, in that you add it to the water and "presto" the algae dies like say "Round Up." My guess is that it creates a balance in the water chemistry that slows it down. I am not a biologist merely a consumer and an observer. What I have read is that one must follow the instructions to the letter. All I can say is my plants are healthier and my fish have not exhibited any ill symptoms. If that were the case I would stop using it.