Is FR a must?

[speakerphone]

Tank having some algae problem lately, was advised to buy phos remover and also a FR to run it. Is this right? If so which FR is good for a 5 footer ?

[barnacle]

You can check our sponsor for FR.

there's a lot of factor that contribute to algae bloom, not

only PO4.

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/avoidingalgaeproblesm.htm

[patrick123]

FR is not necessary but it helps to improve the efficiency of your rowaphos and can make it last longer.

[hammy]

Tank having some algae problem lately, was advised to buy phos remover and also a FR to run it. Is this right? If so which FR is good for a 5 footer ?

a FR helps to increase the contact surface of the phosphate removal such as ROwaphos and phosguard, thus increase the efficiency and value of the product u buy. minimum wastage .

is FR a must , IMO , i dun think so , there are product like ROWAsponge which help to remove phosphate too , although some claimed it is not as effective as ROWAphos itself .

look into like ur flow and ur lighting in the tank can help to lessen the algae problem.

generally nitrate and phosphate are fertilizer for algae

[jervismun]

I was having a bad algae bloom last week. Now seems to be in control after introducing more variety of cleaning crews. The turbos and aestras are real "maid". Sand sifting star is also helpful on the sand bed.

I also added RowaPhos sponge, skim more and keep lighting to a minimum 8 hours per day.