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Cichlid Kid  Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004   | my water in my 15 keeps getting green and staying that way. i have tried to put a towel over it and keep as much light out as i can. i also have tired leaving the light off.nothing works it clears up for a day or two them comes right back. i also have noticed it more when i put algea discs for my bottom feeders or shrimp pellets in the tank. why is it doing this and what can be done to stop it. Nitrate.8 Nitrite0.0 hardness120 alkalinity.2 pH 6.4 |
 Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18 |      |
FRANK       Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002  | Hi, Here is a site specifically about Green Water, what causes it, and how to get rid of it: [link=http://www.otocinclus.com/articles/greenwater.html]http://www.otocinclus.com/articles/greenwater.html" style="COLOR: #FF00FF[/link] This should clear that tank right up. Frank  -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<-- |
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| Cichlid Kid Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004 | thanks frank unfortunately i have tried all of these,except algeacide, should i try it. |
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| puddle cat Hobbyist Posts: 84 Kudos: 78 Votes: 446 Registered: 25-Apr-2004  | Try getting some New Improved Cycle, (NIC). It helps with the balance of beneficial bacteria. It worked for me when I had green water. |
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| FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002 | Hi, A UV sterilizer system will work, and the algaecide will also work. With the chemical after its use, you will want to do a large water change to prevent complications from the sudden death of the algae. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<-- |
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| Cichlid Kid Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004 | thank FRANK and puddlecat i will try frANKS idea since i have to also tried (NIC) |
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