Why use bacteria treatments for Algal growth instead of chemical treatments?
-Basically chemicals treatments are the solution for a “quick fix” and bacteria treatments are the long term solution. Chemical treatments can be toxic to your aquatic animals if overdosed. Chemical treatments usually result in an instant “kill” which can easily foul water; clog filters and creates additional costs in water changes and labor. Bacteria, eliminates algal problems by out competing it through its food source. The bacteria immediately start ingesting the phosphates and organics in the water faster than the problematic algae can. No food no growth.
