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barbq Small Fry Posts: 7 Kudos: 7 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Apr-2005	I got some greenish water. What can I do ? http://www.koolpages.com/myaquarium/green%20aq%201.jpg http://www.koolpages.com/myaquarium/green%20aq%202.jpg http://www.koolpages.com/myaquarium/green%20aq%203.jpg If you need some more details happy to tell you more. Just ask me. Thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
houston Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003	Welcome to FP barbq... The last photo I think shows us your problem Is that a curtain covering your window there beside it? Do you often have that window open? You could also be overfeeding. Now the bad news...if that is a window that I see, you are going to have to move the tankand that is a whole other matter... What fish are in the tank? How long has it been set up? I'd be willing to bet that your nitrates are also high in the tank... What else can we do? heidi "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
hollywood Fingerling Posts: 34 Kudos: 33 Votes: 24 Registered: 25-Feb-2005	Heidi is on the right track window open or not don't forget about direct sunlight, its a major cause of this problem. I can't offer anymore advice than that I'm sorry as I've been able to avoid this. Another friend of mine had this problem and he did a 100% water change, scrubbed the tank etc which can be a DEATH SENTENCE but I guess the inhabitants are not doing well in that anyway. Good Luck and don't do anyything too rash till more members respond Last edited by hollywood at 29-Apr-2005 20:56
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
barbq Small Fry Posts: 7 Kudos: 7 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Apr-2005	Yes there is a window, I can keep curtain down no prbl w/ that. I have 4 firemouth cichlids and an algae eater. I had overfeed them. I think i put too much of the plant nutrients also. so this could be the problem ? Thank you for your time
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, Green water is easy to fix, and once you have licked it, I suggest that you put some black construction paper on the part of the tank that faces the window. That way you should be able to enjoy the open window and keep the tank where it is. Here is a site that deals with Green Water, its causes, and the cure: http://www.otocinclus.com/articles/greenwater.html Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Firstly, welcome to FP & secondly, i had Green Water before & i Blacked out the tank for a week & then made a 30/40% water change. Direct sunlight, overfeeding & too much plant nutrients, can cause Green Water aswell. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ Last edited by jasonpisani at 30-Apr-2005 09:55 http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
barbq Small Fry Posts: 7 Kudos: 7 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Apr-2005	Thank you all for your posts
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19


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