APT FIX / APT FIXLITE

How to gently yet effectively get rid of algae.

Can I dose it straight into the water?

Yes, but this approach is a lot less effective than spot-dosing or drain-dosing. We recommend spot-doing with the included pipette.

When will FIX / FIXLITE not work?

When plants suffer from overcrowding, they weaken and FIX / FIXLITE will not help. An example of overcrowding is shown here:. If your tank looks like the picture below, APT FIX / APT FIXLITE will not make any visible / meaningful difference. You can

Can FIX / FIXLITE treat cyanobacteria / BGA?

Yes. Both APT FIX and APT FIXLITE are effective against cyanobacteria / BGA. Treat early to prevent spreading. Take these steps:. We have an article on BGA here.

APT FIX or APT FIXLITE?

We recommend APT FIXLITE if you have algae on Mosses, Liverworts (Riccardia, Riccia etc.) Vallisneria (Tape Grass) and more delicate plants (usually hybrids or rare species). It is normal for algae to develop resistance over time. Nature is amazingly

How does APT FIX work?

APT FIX contains a proprietary formulation of epoxy aldehydes. The aldehyde components are protein crosslinkers that deactivate algae cells by binding to their proteins. The active component activates in water, but is quickly broken down by biologica

How does APT FIXLITE work?

APT FIXLITE contains a proprietary blend of carboxylic acids. These carboxylic acids selectively inhibit various processes in algae cells, while leaving higher-order plants intact due to their thicker cuticle layers. The active ingredients react quic

How often can I use APT FIX / APT FIXLITE?

Both APT FIX and APT FIXLITE biodegrade naturally over 12- 24 hours. So you can repeat the recommended dosage ( up to 1ml per 10L of tank water) very 24 hours. If you have many areas to spot dose, you can also exceed the dosage to cover more areas, t

How do I cover alot of areas?

Option 1: You can exceed the 1ml per 10L recommendation, and do a large (~70%) water change after that. Option 2: You can spot dose on one area today, and spot dose another area the next day. Do this over as many days as you need to cover all areas.

How do I use APT FIX / FIXLITE as a dip?

If you are introducing new plants, or have taken out your existing plants to re-plant, you can dip your plants in an APT FIX / APT FIXLITE solution before planting:. APT FIX is generally stronger than APT FIXLITE, though either can be used. Plants th

How should I use APT FIX / APT FIXLITE in a new tank?

The most effective way to avoid new-tank algae problems is to properly cycle the tank before planting and introducing fish. New tanks often see diatoms and fuzz algae appear. While APT FIX and APT FIXLITE will work against these forms of algae, it is

Will APT FIX / APT FIXLITE kill my plants?

If you dose within the recommended dosage? No.The exception? Plants that are already very weak.Both algae and the plants will be similarly affected in such a case. Do not spot-dose APT FIX on Mosses, Liverworts (Riccardia and Riccia etc.) and Vallisn

I have alot of algae. Can APT FIX / APT FIXLITE help?

Perhaps. Both FIX and FIXLITE give plants a temporary unfair advantage against algae, and this helps them recover. However, plants that are already very weak may not benefit. In fact, FIX / FIX-LITE may affect them the same way as they impacts algae.

The algae is gone but my leaves do not look healthy?

As a general rule, old leaves do not recover as plants channel their energies towards new growth and naturally discard older stems and leaves. You can rid the older leaves of algae, and delay their deterioration, but the leaves will generally not reg

Will APT FIX / APT FIXLITE harm my shrimp/ fish?

APT FIX / APT FIXLITE do not harm healthy fish, shrimp and other livestock within their recommended dosage. Do not spot dose directly on livestock. Of course, if you keep very sensitive livestock, you should avoid all products that give you any conce

The color of my APT FIX is not clear?

APT Fix should be transparent or slightly grey in colour, with slight sedimentation. During production, a purple- blue dye is added as part of the manufacturing process, but fades over time. If your bottle appears purple / turquoise / blue or off-wh

I see some sediments in APT FIXLITE?

APT FIX-LITE should be slight-pink in colour. Some sedimentation may take place in cold temperatures ( < 39F / 4C). If this occurs, keep the bottle at room temperature and shake vigorously for several minutes. Some sediment may remain- this does not

Expiry of APT FIX / APT FIXLITE?

APT FIX / APT FIXLITE should be used within 1 year of opening / first use. These are not printed as the active compounds have technically an indefinite shelf-life when stored properly according to the listed instructions. However, once opened and exp

How should I read the pipette?

The included pipette holds 3ml. The volume on the 6 line markers are as follows:.

My fish / shrimp died!

When used according to instructions, APT FIX and APT FIXLITE are safe for fish, shrimp and other livestock. However, biological interactions are complex, and if you experienced livestock death, it is possible that some combination of factors came tog