adrianlau Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I've added Sorb4 into my filter, does that mean that my Turbo Snail becomes optional? Alternative way of asking the same question is - will my Turbo Snail become hungry since Sorb4 will prevent algae from growing? Tks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member minireef Posted October 2, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted October 2, 2006 I don't think Sorb4 can completly eridicate the algae. Have both of them. Quote My Reefing Mission:- To manage the waters and lights with efficient resources, disciplined husbandry and prograsive knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ClOwNy_LoVeR Posted October 24, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted October 24, 2006 hi bro this is my thinking ok.Sorb4 is to remove to phosphate particles in the water and turbo snails is to get rid of the particles that are on the glass(algae)cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member XPeriment 626 Posted July 17, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted July 17, 2007 To clarify what does what: Algae uses nutrients in the tank to grow, specifically nitrate. The growth rate is fairly constant provided that sufficient nitrate is available. However, the presence of phosphate helps to increase the rate of growth of the algae, leading to algal blooms. You can think of nitrate as "food" and phosphate as "vitamin" which speeds growth. Sorb-4 or other supposed phosphate removers absorb the phosphate in the water. This helps to slow down algae growth. However, algae will still grow, although at a much reduced rate. Turbo snails can help to eat the algae that does grow. They do not directly eat phosphate. Using them to "reduce" phosphate does not work, as the amount of algae they eat is small compared to the amount that will grow with just a small phosphate problem. You should keep your water clean by being disciplined in not over-feeding, in changing water regularly and using phosphate removers. You may then decide whether or not to also have snails depending on the amount of resulting algae growth. If your water is well maintained, you generally will not need many snails. And yes, your snail may die if there is insufficient algae, which is why you need to monitor the algae growth and not simply buy snails to put into the tank. Quote Be teachable always, nobody has a monopoly on wisdom. But learn to distinguish "fact" from "opinion". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jai9prakash@yahoo.com Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Can anyone upload the snail picture for a better understanding? I,am having similar problem and I think the snail will do its part if I were to keep. Thanks Quote Have respect for others...,listen....share and value experience.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member John Deroe Kenedy Posted October 14, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted October 14, 2012 Sorb 4, Po4 Removing agent... Turbo Snails algae eater/controller... 2 totally different function. Even with a low nitrate and po4 level, algae will still grow but not rapidly.. Using the snails will help u controll algae... I myself using Rowaphos in a reactor and also have turbo snails... Quote Teh'sTankSetup Decomm on 18/8/2012 Tank: 2x1x1 Rimless Tank (Sumpless) Lighting: Aquazonic 2x24watts T5 (Actinic x Sun White) Moonlight: Acardia 1W Led Light (Blue) Filter: ISTA Max Care Cannister Skimmer: Bubble Magus E3 Chiller: Resun CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Wave: Boyu WM-25 Commissioned 20/9/2012 Tank: 3x2x2.5 Lighting: 250w DeLighting MH/ 2x 39w Delighting Diy T5 ATI Blue Plus Skimmer: H&S Skimmer Type 110-F2000 Chiller: CL450 (Aquazonic Evo Pump) Return Pump: Eheim 1260 Reactor: D&D H2Ocean FMR 75 (ADA 1500 Pump)(Rowaphos) Wavemaker: 2x SunSun Wavemaker (3000L) Incoming: Conch ll Basic ATO System/Tunze Osmolator Magic Marine 3CH Dosing Pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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