There are many Internet postings about algae growth in pools with this product. How prevalent is that?
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I have been using this product for years. Never had an issue. I keep my pool clean and the chemicals up, though. I also have a pool that has self cleaning jets that really make the water circulate well. Hope this helps.
465141
We have only had real problems when it was very hot out and the cover was on for an extended time, We also had problems with a clear liner.
465142
I am not sure that this product cause algae growth .The pool maintenance company that service this pool indicate that the plants and shrubbery was the cause of the algae and actually the covers was useful in the prevention of the growth.Since we have been using this cover there was no reports of any algae found in the pool.
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If the water gets very warm under the cover and not enough chlorine/shock is used, it can grow algae. I think this would be true with all types of pool covers.
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I chose to use Bromine instead of Chlorine (just because I let my dogs swim and heard it was better for pets), and just used standard chemicals packaged for spas and hot tubs. It worked well. But you'll want to be diligent with chlorine/bromine and managing the acid levels as the included pool filter is not particularly strong and it doesn't take much for algae growth to start.
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You have to blow fresh oxygen into the rank with the little air blower thing they have you... Hopefully it's not too far gone! If you do it 1-2 times a day it keeps the algae away!
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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.
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The best way to buy quantity would be to use Barley Straw extract. The product is made by Crystal Clear in a 2.5 gallon container that treats 160,000 gallons of water. But if this is a natural pond fed by a spring or stream with a flow going out of it, I don't have confidence that Barley straw or extract will accomplish your goals. I would recomend the airmax Pond Logic "Clear Pack" with ClearPond, Muck Away and perhaps also with Algae products. If you have questions or want a total treatment recommendation for your pond please contact me. Sincerely, Nate at PracticalGardenPonds 484 356 5351 The best way to buy quantity would be to use Barley Straw extract. The product is made by Crystal Clear in a 2.5 gallon container that treats 160,000 gallons of water. But if this is a natural pond fed by a spring or stream with a flow going out of it, I don't have confidence that Barley straw or extract will accomplish your goals. I would recomend the airmax Pond Logic "Clear Pack" with ClearPond, Muck Away and perhaps also with Algae products. If you have questions or want a total treatment recommendation for your pond please contact me. Sincerely, Nate at PracticalGardenPonds... » Read More The best way to buy quantity would be to use Barley Straw extract. The product is made by Crystal Clear in a 2.5 gallon container that treats 160,000 gallons of water. But if this is a natural pond fed by a spring or stream with a flow going out of it, I don't have confidence that Barley straw or extract will accomplish your goals. I would recomend the airmax Pond Logic "Clear Pack" with ClearPond, Muck Away and perhaps also with Algae products. If you have questions or want a total treatment recommendation for your pond please contact me. Sincerely, Nate at PracticalGardenPonds 484 356 5351 « Show Less
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Never had that problem with it, however, in public space like restaurants, the health dept would recommend using dilute bleach and soap to wash it (and rinse it very well). Vinegar would work well too. If you use filtered water and rotate it regularly, there should be no problem with algae growth.
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I have a couple low-light plants in it and they do ok- I get some light from a window a little ways away, but not a lot. I wouldn't get anything that requires a decent amount of light unless you have good lighting coming from a window etc as well. I also don't have algae problems, but I have some small snails too.My light actually still works, I've had it like a year and use the light every day. I did change the filter and am much happier with a different filter.
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I received my 12 in the middle of March, I guess there are about 45-50 now. Your question made me wonder, I could count 40 just now, but there are many hiding places/plants where I wouldn't be able to see the smaller babies. No deaths that I've noticed, and I haven't done any water changes. The plants and algae are growing very quickly though. Maybe they use/absorb nitrates?
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Nothing grows in my tank because of low light, regardless of this great substrate. Low light doesn't grow plants. This substrate isn't magical. I've never had algae to begin with, though. If you have a problem with it currently, then you may still have that problem after changing your substrate. This wont "create" algae problems, but it wont solve them either.
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I haven't had any issue with algae buildup. I do clean the fountain about once a week though.
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I am not sure there is a single answer to this, I have them on three tanks, and on two of them the algae growth isn't any worse than with any other light. On the third tank I need to clean the algae about once a month. The lights are great though, I love the way they bring out the colors in my African Cichlids. I guess I'd say, you're going to get algae with any light you put on, or just from sunlight if it hits your tank. These lights are no worse than any others.
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I've never had an issue with algae build-up, since the water is filtered. I do run the bowl through the dishwasher every couple of weeks and I change the filter regularly.
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I would imagine it depends on the water you put into it. If your local water turns or grows algae quickly...
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I'm not sure on the count inside the container but there seems to be a lot. I use a mini chlorinator, one used for spas and small pools. I use about 3-6 chlorine tablets, adjust the release dial to just 1 opening and let it float (All dependent on weather, amount of people using, etc). Depending on the pool testers I balance with ash and other stabilizers. I recommend going to a professional pool place that has a computer that will typically tell you what you need. I've found that water out of the garden hose in different cities often has different results as to what a pool would need. Take samples in to the pros and they can assist. I'm not sure on the count inside the container but there seems to be a lot. I use a mini chlorinator, one used for spas and small pools. I use about 3-6 chlorine tablets, adjust the release dial to just 1 opening and let it float (All dependent on weather, amount of people using, etc). Depending on the pool testers I balance with ash and other stabilizers. I recommend going to a professional pool place that has a computer that will typically tell you what you need. I've found that water out of the garden hose in different cities often has different results as to what a pool would need. Take... » Read More I'm not sure on the count inside the container but there seems to be a lot. I use a mini chlorinator, one used for spas and small pools. I use about 3-6 chlorine tablets, adjust the release dial to just 1 opening and let it float (All dependent on weather, amount of people using, etc). Depending on the pool testers I balance with ash and other stabilizers. I recommend going to a professional pool place that has a computer that will typically tell you what you need. I've found that water out of the garden hose in different cities often has different results as to what a pool would need. Take samples in to the pros and they can assist. « Show Less
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I do not have a definitive answer, but would think it is OK. If you are really concerned about the SWCG , run the pump without the SWCG while treating. This is for Black algae, and for that I found that just adding to the pool is not enough. My process is scrape the infected area with a wire brush, followed by scraping with a chlorine tablet, then squirting area with the algaetrine by putting in a mustard squirt bottle. I'm in mask and snorkel and wearing rubber gloves, quite the sight. I only use the algaetrine when the black algae is really bad, just the brush and tablet. Also once used on black algae don't use the brush for other parts of the pool, you can spread the algae. Also be aware that the copper will clear the black and other algae very well but it can stain the pool in the process so use sparingly.
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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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I don't know. I certainly hope not as it's an algae based product for humans. Let me know if you find out.