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RE: Is "Algone" a scam?
Hi Jason:
I have never tried the product. Everyone is looking to market something.
Some work perfectly others do not work at all. Most are somewhere in
between. And a few will even kill your fish.
I would call the manufacturer and ask them how their product works. How does
it deal with the nitrates which the algae would usually take up. How does it
affect pH and hardness. Is it safe for other plants and if so which ones?
What about the fish or eggs? I have made many such calls over the years and
I have been amazed how honest many manufacturers are. I was once told by a
manufacturer that their product was not for "fish breeders" another told me
that their product would not work in tanks with a high population density.
Others have given me similar useful information regarding their product.
Its easier to exaggerate in print and harder for them to lie on the phone
when you ask direct questions.
And finally, if they answer your questions satisfactorily, you have to try
it. Then let the rest of us know how it works.
It is always tempting to say that something new most likely will not work.
History proves this to be true. But sometimes you have to try new products
because every once in a while something new which works a treat comes out.
Peace,
~RJ~
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-killietalk at aka_org [mailto:owner-killietalk at aka_org]On
Behalf Of Jason Owens
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 3:00 PM
To: killietalk at aka_org
Subject: Is "Algone" a scam?
Does anyone have experience with a product called Algone? Their website
(www.algone.com) purports that it's a 100% safe and natural way to control
and eliminate algae in both fresh and marine fish tanks.
If you visit the site, you'll see that Algone's site is peppered with
testimonials (Chris T. from Texas says it's great, Sally P. from New York
says it's a miracle) and "scientific" documentation, yet Internet searches
on Google, Yahoo, and Northernlight.com have yielded almost nothing on this
product or its effectiveness.
Basically...considering the thriving nature of the online fishkeeping
community, the widespread problem of algae growth in tanks, and the
remarkable claims this company makes...I would think SOMEONE would be
talking about this stuff online. But the only place talking about Algone is
www.algone.com.
Personally, I want to believe...but I don't want to be the sucker buying
fool's gold.
-- jason
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