Which ones of Algaebarn did you go with? I also use Algaebarn, thus the question. I have found that the Ecopods are far better. I used the 5280 pods in the past, BUT, found that their Ecopods are so much better. My Blue Star Leopard wrasse tears them up.I dosed 2 containers og algaebarn pods a few days before I got him. I have doubts about algaebarn pod success rate though. Have used them 4 times and I can never see any pods after pouring that stuff in the tank.