Description Phosphate is required by plants, but it is also one of algae’s main food sources and if this is too high it will get out of control. If you have a persistent algae problem in your aquarium test your water with an API Phosphate Test Kit and an API Nitrate Test Kit to see if they are the cause. Useful tips for reducing algae. Position the aquarium out of direct sunlight. If there are no live plants in the aquarium only have the light when required (i.e. evenings) but make them regular hours. If live plants are present have the lights on for 8-10 hours per day. Introduce algae eating fish where possible such as (for freshwater) Bristlenose Catfish, Flying Fox’s, Hong Kong Plecs, Otocinclus, Platy’s, Mollies, etc and for saltwater consider specie such as Turbo Snails and Algae Bennys. Don’t over feed fish, remove uneaten food after 5 minutes, always buy good quality food. Carry out regular partial water changes (10% per week, 25% per fortnight etc). Product Information: Treatment type: liquid, water conditioner. Recommended for: all tropical, coldwater, and marine aquariums. Dosage: Easy to use, the dosing cap included on the bottle. Use 5ml per 40 litres. Use weekly to limit algae growth. This 237ml bottle treats up to 1,880 litres.
