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[Craigar]

So I just signed up for this to give it a try!!

http://nualgiaquarium.com/#

After reviewing some feedback I figured what the heck. You fill out info on your tank and they give you enough to dose your tank for 12 weeks. Only requirement is you have to take before and after pics of your tank.

You guys should check it out and see if you think it's worth it

 

[JuanGutz]

I went ahead and signed up for it while waiting to start work ha.

 

[jda123]

So it adds silica to grow diatoms that will out-compete the nuisance algae? It essentially locks the nutrients in another form?

How does this export any nutrients or solve the root cause of the algae? How can it be sure that the diatoms won't out-compete the coral if they get too large of a population or you add too much silica - similar to carbon dosing? What does it do to your bacteria base since it can surely starve the too?

Do they have any long-term photos or testimonials where this would bear out?

It seems very possible that this could increase skim mate since silica in some forms is quite skimable, and diatoms in the water column should be too, but there is no mention of a bigger (or even a good) skimmer on their site, so maybe their nano size does not do this.

 

[Craigar]

R2r has a bunch of people that have done it and 3 reef does to. You can ask them questions on there site I'm not sure the answers

 

[gajake]

Perfect timing. The past week I have growth of hair algae on the back wall and some rocks and a bit on a few corals. I have been removing what I can. I signed up for the "trial". If it works as advertised The found a future customer. I'll post results after I get and dose it.

 

[jahmic]

As with similar products...my main question would be what happens after you stop dosing and the diatoms die off. I read their FAQ...and understand that the diatoms may be consumed by microfauna, but wonder how many are left over and potentially starve...releasing those locked up nutrients back into the tank. I also wonder if they could effectively outcompete your beneficial bacteria. Diatoms are typically what we see in our tanks early on in the cycle, and they fade as the tank matures.

Please post up results...not trying to be a nay-sayer...just curious to see long term results. I find the bioavailability of nano-particles that they explained to be interesting, and know there is some science behind those statements.

As an aside...when an aquarist tackles a problem with a product like this and sees results...they tend to stay on top of their husbandry...especially if the product recommends a strict water change schedule between dosing. Sometimes, the renewed attention to tank husbandry will turn the tank around just as much as the new product. I have a feeling this product could definitely help with nutrient control...but wonder if it solves the problem by itself.

Please post up after trying!

 

[andyrm66]

I signed up, LMAO, we will see what it does.

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[SynDen]

As with similar products...my main question would be what happens after you stop dosing and the diatoms die off. I read their FAQ...and understand that the diatoms may be consumed by microfauna, but wonder how many are left over and potentially starve...releasing those locked up nutrients back into the tank. I also wonder if they could effectively outcompete your beneficial bacteria. Diatoms are typically what we see in our tanks early on in the cycle, and they fade as the tank matures.

Please post up results...not trying to be a nay-sayer...just curious to see long term results. I find the bioavailability of nano-particles that they explained to be interesting, and know there is some science behind those statements.

As an aside...when an aquarist tackles a problem with a product like this and sees results...they tend to stay on top of their husbandry...especially if the product recommends a strict water change schedule between dosing. Sometimes, the renewed attention to tank husbandry will turn the tank around just as much as the new product. I have a feeling this product could definitely help with nutrient control...but wonder if it solves the problem by itself.

Please post up after trying!

+1

 

[andyrm66]

Anybody else get their sample today? Perhaps start mine this weekend. Only thing I'm worried about is I'm changing to LEDs, and also pulling rock and scrubbing it. Either way, growth on glass should be telling.

 

[fiji4118]

So anyone see any changes yet?

 

[bazeball05]

I got my free sample for 12 weeks last Monday so I will dose once a week. I will try to keep you informed

 

[rplank]

I got mine last week. Dosed on Monday the first time. Cyanobacteria is out of control still, but I have no algae growing on my glass like I normally would by now. Haven't touched my scraper.....I'm hopeful it can help with the cyano!

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[that0neguy1126]

I am 1 week into it today, 2nd does today. I have noticed a little bit of some of the cyano starting to pull up and disintegrate.

 

[andyrm66]

I changed my lights and am slowly pulling pieces and dip in citric acid to clean. Changing the to LED's as helped, and well as Water Changes. Imagine that. LOL, I will still end up using the product once I get it more under control.

 

[deboy69]

Just got my two bottles today. Any success yet with those who are using it?

KCCO

 

[Gonefishin]

I wanna know if this works too

 

[AlgaeBarn]

So zooplankton will eat certain types of Diatoms, helping complete the ecosystem in the Marine Aquarium. However, zooplankton will not always consume dinoflagellates. Dinoflagellates also consume silica and sometimes produce some nasty biproducts. We have looked at some dinoflagellates that copepods eat and that increase growth rates; however, some research seems to indicate that certain dinoflagellates can produce toxins (look up red tide), so we decided to avoid that route.

 

[deboy69]

Updates?

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[gajake]

It's been a month. I was dousing my 65G every 4 days and now daily with 0.3ml as they suggested. There is less on the glass but still some there. The corals are doing really great, good color and faster growth. The hair algae that I had on two rocks is spreading and growing - so I guess it's not working with that. I have done water changes, cut lighting and am increasing magnesium. I've taken the few rocks that I can get out and scrubbed them in salt water and rinsed them before returning them to the tank. I've cleaned my skimmer as well as siphoning the sump. The tank is bare bottom so can't be much hiding there. I am also running a reactor with bio-pellets. Getting very frustrated but still hopeful. I'll use the Nualgi that I bought until it's gone (about another week) and see if it does anything other than feed the corals and hair algae.

 

[Cherub]

The instructions I read said it works better when you use it less often than more and once a week was recommended. I wonder if that is why your hair algae is not going away.