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the 2hr way
vibrant, enduring and algae-free
APT Fix
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Power meets intelligence. APT Fix cleverly targets the fundamental weakness of algae- their comparatively less developed protective cell walls. The best algae treatment ever.
APT Fixlite
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The aquascaper's dream. Gentler than APT Fix, it can be used on mosses and more delicate plants. Magically effective.
APT Pure
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Algae is easily triggered by spikes in Ammonia and damage to the tank's bacteria colony by Chlorine / Chloramines in tap water.
APT Pure's intelligent formula removes chlorine & chloramines and detoxifies heavy metals, ammonia, nitrites and nitrates.
top algae magnet
Organic waste and decaying matter are top algae triggers.
Regularly change water the 2Hr Way and remove old/ decaying leaves.
Stem plants require replanting of the healthy tops after trimming once or twice. Old deteriorating stems invite algae to bloom.
the magic 70%
The best natural defence against algae is a healthy dominant plant mass. 70% of a tank's substrate should be planted.
Tanks with large exposed, un-planted areas are far more susceptible to algae, in the same way that fertile open fields invite weeds to grow.
no copper
The most powerful algae treatments use compounds that contain Copper, which is a powerful biocide.
The problem is that copper, like other heavy metals, accumulate over time and do long term damage to the tank's ecosystem.
Both APT Fix and APT FIXLITE use active compounds that biodegrade naturally over 12- 24hours, with no nasty residues.
dedicated to your success
Only APT comes with an integrated methodology and success-system used by thousands of aquarists across 20+ countries.
Algae Control 101: How to prevent algae in an aquarium?
Light control, healthy plant mass, tank cleanliness and biological maturity in planted aquarium - these are the 4 main factors to prevent algae growth in planted tank.
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How to control brown algae (diatoms)
Diatoms, also known as brown algae, appear as brown patches on plants. Brown algae is common in new setups for the first couple of weeks. Often, brown algae or diatoms can go away without much intervention as the tank matures. Read on to find out how to remove brown algae or diatoms from planted tank.
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How do you control algae without algicides?
Old growth on stressed plants attract algae. New growth on healthy plants are algae resistant. In tanks going through a period of transition stress, it is important to make space for new growth by clearing out the old.
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Algae 101: what actually triggers algae in a planted tank
What actually triggers algae in a planted aquarium? How do we avoid these triggers? This article examines all these and more.
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