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Old 06-21-2010, 05:07 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by spence View Post
Found an article online that suggests AlgaeFix (what I use) followed by barley (bales or extract) as MAC suggested.

The key point being, the barley doesn't kill the string algae but rather releases enzymes that keep more from growing.You have to kill it first with the AlgaeFix.

I think I will try this.

-spence
AlgaeFix is also what I use.Does nothing.Will have to combo it with a Barley pad and see what happens.

Just scooped out about 5lbs of this crap an hour ago.
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