Re: [AGA-Member] Removal of Tuft Algae

[Ghazanfar Ghori <ghorig@gmail.com>]

Based on my experience, dosing Excel, even in a high-tech system CO2 injected
system, grows plants better.
My theory behind this is, that during the lighted period, when plants are 
photosynthesizing, the dissolved CO2 levels drop considerably. 
By having an alternative carbon source available during this 'low CO2 level'
period, plants do better.
In addtion, a lot of people have reported back that indeed, using Excel helps
them get rid of BBA / tuft / red algae. I've experienced that myself repeatedly
with the expected results.

Also, dosing Flourish Excel is not a replacement for Flourish Trace /
Flourish etc.
You should keep dosing Flourish to replenish your trace elements.

As for DIY Excel - I havent found anything that's safe yet. Maybe someone else
can chime in. I usually get the 2 liter bottle - at $22 its more cost
effective and
lasts me quite a while. 


On 8/24/05, Livay Aviel-R51374 <Aviel.Livay@freescale.com> wrote:
> I would like to understand what benefit do I get from using Excel.
> 
> It's more expensive: if you compare seachem's dosing instructions
> Then you will see that the amount that you need to dose is 3X that of flourish.
> 
> Excel: "use 1 capful for every 200 L (50 gallons*) daily or every other day"
> 
> Flourish: "Use 1 capful (5 mL) for each 250 L (60 gallons*) once or twice a week."
> 
> Second thing - what is the added value for the plants? If it's organic CO2 - isn't it
> That on a hightech tank the plants enjoy tons of CO2 any way???
> 
> And third question - if it's so good... How can I prepare myself 'home made' excel?  :-)
> 
> Aviel.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: aga-member-bounces@thekrib.com [mailto:aga-member-bounces@thekrib.com] On Behalf Of Ghazanfar Ghori
> Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 3:05 PM
> To: Aquatic Gardeners Association Member Chat
> Subject: Re: [AGA-Member] Removal of Tuft Algae
> 
> 
> I agree. Seachem Excel works very well. You can even just dose the tank with it at the reccomended dose, and keep at it daily - the algae will disappear in a week or two and your plants will benefit too.
> 
> On 8/24/05, Kfarrowatl@aol.com <Kfarrowatl@aol.com> wrote:
> > I've found stubborn "tuft algae" to die off very readily if you squirt
> > Seachem's "Excel" directly on the affected area.  Of course, you must
> > keep  in mind that you don't want to over treat your tank with Excel,
> > so just do it sparingly.  A little squirted directly on the algae
> > infested area every  other day or so should do it. Good luck.
> > With regard to fish and the stuff--I've found Dwarf Gourami's, of all fish,
> > are wild for it!  At least mine were...
> >
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