Razor as a treatment for bubble algae

[Mongo1.0]

Putting this up for FYI on the topic.

Have bubble algae outbreak a month or so ago. Finally got around to addressing it and was recommended to use Razor by the lfs.

1. Have only a 75 gal tank. I was conservative and used 65 gal for calculations (figured 10 gal for rock, sand, etc..
2. Had my dosages calculated out and also used the recommended Microbacter Clean also.
3. Did the regular checks and cleaning as necessary. Did a couple of extra maintenance dosages knowing I was concervative on my initial estimate for dosage.

Results
1. Did notice after the 4th day that much of the bubble algae was getting lighter in color (was told it would happen around that time).
2. Had to remove one coral due to it looking to be affected (just one). I'll add the pic of it at the end.
3. Great difference in what was left. Says on the bottle that more than one treatment might be needed. Just hoping the couple of emerald crabs I got will manage the rest.

Hope this helps.

Lost it's color but I believe it will come back. In a isolation tank right now till the levels of the treatment have been lowered.

 

[bluemon]

I generally stay away from any products that claim to take care of algae without specifying specifically what the ingredients are.

Often times they have some major side effects. Like Vibrant.

I’m glad it’s worked for you though

 

[Kingsley_Reef]

I generally stay away from any products that claim to take care of algae without specifying specifically what the ingredients are.

Often times they have some major side effects. Like Vibrant.

I’m glad it’s worked for you though

Agreed there’s little information on what RAZOR actually is… i does it work,sure it’s effective but may be causing more harm then good for your corals

 

[Mongo1.0]

I have had bad luck with treatments before. Was very hesitant to go through with this one. The guy at the lfs (not a chain) said that this is what they used and was very positive about it. They haven't given bad advice yet. But yes, I hate having to use it and was stressed out about it daily. One of these days I'll be good enough at this and laugh about me being naive.

 

[Kingsley_Reef]

I have had bad luck with treatments before. Was very hesitant to go through with this one. The guy at the lfs (not a chain) said that this is what they used and was very positive about it. They haven't given bad advice yet. But yes, I hate having to use it and was stressed out about it daily. One of these days I'll be good enough at this and laugh about me being naive.

it’s not bad advice it does “work” just may work a little too well there’s plenty of stories on here with products like these

 

[BriDroid]

I tried it when I had an outbreak of bubble algae. The only thing it killed was my feather duster worm. Increasing flow and pithos crabs cleared it up.

 

[Aaron75]

I also had great experience with Razor and bubble algae.