APT Fix Lite Algae Treatment

APT Fix Lite Algae Treatment

APT Fix Lite Algae Treatment is a gentler aquarium algae treatment from SCAPE, made for planted tanks full of mosses, liverworts, Vallisneria and other delicate species. It gives aquascapers in South Africa real algae control in tanks where the regular APT Fix would be too strong, without putting a prized carpet or moss wall at risk.

Some of the most beautiful plants in the hobby are also the most sensitive, and APT Fix Lite is made for them. Standard APT Fix is the strong option in the range for stubborn algae. Fix Lite is its gentler partner, formulated for plants that react badly to stronger algae killers. It works by spot-dosing, which is the method the APT range is known for. You apply it directly onto problem patches so the algae takes the hit while the rest of the aquarium carries on as normal. Like the rest of the APT smart-solutions line, it contains no copper or heavy metals and breaks down naturally after use. Award-winning aquascapers use it for these reasons.

Key Benefits

• Softer-touch formula: made for delicate plants that are easily damaged by stronger algae treatments.
• Suited to tanks where regular APT Fix is too strong: gives you an option for tanks where the original formula isn't appropriate.
• Targeted spot-dosing: you treat only the affected areas, so the rest of the tank is left undisturbed.
• Protects your aquascape: controls algae without endangering carpeting plants or a moss wall.
• Biodegrades completely: the active compounds break down naturally within 12–24 hours.
• No lingering residues: nothing is left behind to build up in the aquarium after treatment.
• Copper-free and heavy-metal-free: it contains no copper or heavy metals, in line with the full APT smart-solutions range.
• Precise application: the included calibrated pipette makes accurate spot-dosing straightforward.
• Trusted by experts: award-winning aquascapers choose it.

How to Use

• Pause your filter before treating.
• Draw up APT Fix Lite with the included calibrated pipette.
• Spot-dose directly onto the areas affected by algae.
• If you need to cover a large area, you can spot-dose beyond the standard limit. Follow up with a 50% water change.

Dosage

• Spot-dose up to 1ml per 10L of aquarium water.
• For heavier coverage beyond this limit, carry out a 50% water change afterwards.

Suitable For

• Mosses, including moss walls and moss-covered hardscape.
• Liverworts such as Riccardia and Riccia.
• Vallisneria (tape grass).
• Carpets and other delicate plant species that don't tolerate stronger treatments.
• Planted aquariums and aquascapes where regular APT Fix would be too strong.

Compatibility

Which APT treatment you need depends on your plants. Choose Fix Lite if your tank contains mosses, liverworts, Vallisneria or other delicate plants. If you're treating tougher algae on hardscape or hardier plants, standard APT Fix is the better match. Many aquascapers keep both, so they can treat sensitive areas gently and use the stronger formula where the plants can handle it.

Specifications

• Brand: SCAPE
• Range: APT smart-solutions
• Ingredients: 2.5% Carboxylic Acids
• Copper: none
• Heavy metals: none
• Biodegradation: active compounds break down naturally within 12–24 hours
• Application method: spot-dosing

What's Included

• APT Fix Lite Algae Treatment
• Calibrated pipette for precise spot-dosing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between APT Fix Lite and standard APT Fix?
Standard APT Fix is the stronger formula for stubborn algae on hardscape and hardier plants. Fix Lite is the gentler version, made for mosses, liverworts, Vallisneria and other delicate species that don't respond well to stronger treatments.

How much APT Fix Lite should I dose?
Spot-dose up to 1ml per 10L using the included calibrated pipette. If you need to cover a large area, you can dose beyond that limit, but follow up with a 50% water change.

Do I need to switch off my filter when treating?
Yes. Pause your filter before spot-dosing so the treatment stays on the affected areas.

Will it leave residues in my aquarium?
No. The active compounds biodegrade naturally within 12–24 hours and leave no lingering residues. The formula also contains no copper or heavy metals.

Can I use it on Riccia, Riccardia or a moss wall?
Yes. Fix Lite is formulated specifically for liverworts such as Riccia and Riccardia, as well as mosses, moss walls and other delicate plants.

What is the active ingredient?
APT Fix Lite contains 2.5% Carboxylic Acids.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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