goldrush
Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:26 am
Well in theory,the algae filter seems an alternative to water changes if nitrates are what you are after.Apart from depleting the system of nitrates and phosphates,it act as a haven for the proliferation of copepods and animacules which are rich source of nutrition for your fishes.However the disadvantages may deter its routine application and installation.These are a few I can think of.
1)Cost
2)Need extras space to accomodate the device
3)Frequent cleaning to avoid clogging
4)Need extra light for it to thrive
Yes I do not use green water to achieve favorable results of my fish keeping,but I do not use an algae filtration to achieve that either
I use routine water changes to remove most of the nitrogenous waste and incorporate chemical absorption(through Purigen) to mob up any residual wastes that remain after the routine changes.Cost me less than $20 for a possible six months grace and it is fully rechargeable!!!