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Description
The Imagitarium Algae Reducer controls overgrowth of algae, an unsightly plant common in aquariums. Win the battle against this aquatic weed with this fast-acting and EPA-approved formula that keeps your tank in tip-top shape.
- - Algae Reducer from Imagitarium
- - EPA-Approved Registered Algaecide
- - Combats algae blooms, green water, and string algae
- - For fresh and saltwater systems
Specifications
| SKU | 2728396 |
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| Primary Brand | Imagitarium |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Additional Features
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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Item Dimensions
| Volume | 4 FZ |
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Repeat dose every three days until algae is controlled. 10 gallons/37.85 liters-6 drops; 20 gallons/76 liters-12 drops or 1/4 tsp; 30 gallons/114 liters-18 drops or 1/2 tsp; 60 gallons/227 liters-5ml or 1 tsp; 120 gallons/454 liters-10ml or 2 tsp; 180 gallons/681 liters-15ml or 1 tbsp.
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Works if you use it right!
Hlavacek24
3 years ago
My tank hit a really bad algae bloom, I had no idea how to fix it until I starte...
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Effective, but may be harmful to some fish
aaustin
5 years ago
Controls algae, but I don't recommend this for aquariums containing fish from th...
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Please DO NOT use
Robb
3 months ago
I had an aquarium of 7 very healthy, active fish…now I’m down to 2 that are barely holding on. I used this product as directed and within a week of doing so, all the fish in my tank stopped eating, became inactive and distressed. I don’t know how this product continues to be sold at Petco, it needs to be removed from the shelves immediately.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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KILLS FISH STAY AWAY
Caleb12345
1 year ago
I bought this yesterday and added it into my tank this killed some high dollar fish and I did the recommend doses on the bottle. I’m very upset with how things turned out
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Awful product
Goldy Girl
1 year ago
We have a 30 gallon tank for two goldfish. My husband used this product and had died by the next morning and the other one is currently not doing well. Do not recommend.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Killing hair algae
RandomAnarchy
1 year ago
This is killing green hair algae and not affecting my Betta. However, I am only using two drops, once a day. I am also using manual removal
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Toxic to fish
Phoenix convert
2 years ago
I used this as directed and my otherwise healthy fish are now in clear distress, won't eat, and look like they are dying. This is a dangerous, toxic product that shouldn't be sold at Petco.
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Big fish tank and Big dirty fish.
Meat Hammer
2 years ago
This worked great on my 135 gallon aquarium. I have Big messy fish and require a lot of care to keep up with all the waste. I used this product because my water was turning green. I have to say it worked very fast on my big tank. It worked in about 3 to 4 hours and with NO WATER CHANGES.. I will buy again
Yes, I recommend this product.
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great product
Ronak_bi
2 years ago
it's work great no more green water and recommend fish keepers to buy this product to help water clean and maintain fish tank
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Stay from this
Aquaescape
2 years ago
I used as directed but this stuff really don't work well on green water. I was better of blackout my tank for free
No, I do not recommend this product.
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I purchased this product at one of our local PetCo stores & worked great when rebuilding our 75 freshwater. Can this be used now that plants are in the tank to kill green slime algae w/o harming the freshwater plants?
I have a 10 gal freshwater tank. Is it safe to use with mystery snails?
- Hi Linney59, In Freshwater, the algaecide is not safe to use with invertebrates. Thanks,
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How about it seems like there’s maybe bacteria being broken up and there’s like just waste that’s floating around the tank it’s not ick but I can’t seem to get it to go into the filter and stay in the filter I justed cleaned thefilter but it still is the?
Is this safe to use with snails in the tank?
- Hi lbud50, In Freshwater, the algaecide is not safe to use with invertebrates. Thanks,
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I have a 13.5 Fluval salt water tank, how much do I add? How long should I wait to do a water change? And does it affect clownfish, royal gramy, shrimp, hermitcrabs and emerald, and coral?
- Hi cordero, The algaecide is safe for marine aquariums when used as directed. Dosage is 6 drops per 10 gallons, so for their system (guessing displacement or rocks and sand) we would recommend 7 drops. We would also recommend you find what is causing the algae issues as algaecide will take care of existing algae but will not cause new algae from returning and is not a long term or best solution for a reef tank. * Get water tested to ensure nitrates and/or phosphates are not elevated * Do regular water changes. * Ensure they are not overfeeding. Thanks,
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How long after using this product can I put my cray fish back in the tank. It has been 4 days now.
- Hi Brodys Grandma, We recommend doing waiting 5 days and doing a 25% water change before adding FW inverts. Thanks,
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Can this be used with saltwater hermitcrabs?
- Hi AMC24, There Is no Copper in this. Fine to use with Saltwater Inverts. Thanks,
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The instructions say this product is not safe for use with shrimp. How long should I wait before adding shrimp to a tank that has been treated with this product?
- Hi Steve999, We would recommend 3 days and at least a 50% water change before adding shrimp. Thanks,
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I have a 20 gallon tank with a tetra fish and a blue crayfish. Is it safe to use this product? We followed the petco specialist’s directions of water conditioner, quick start and aquarium salt in a fresh tank of water & it’s cloudy/green after 4 days.
- HI Daryl and Carol. Yes, this product is safe for freshwater species. Thanks,
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Is this product safe for fresh or brackish water, aquatic turtles (Diamondback Terrapins) & semi-aquatic turtles, (red eared sliders)?
- When used/dosed as directed it will be safe. But, as a sidenote we would recommend you tje Imagitarium Biological Booster to help naturally help remove what is causing the algae and help water quality. Thanks,
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