Water Quality
 

I was wondering if anyone would know why my water is turning bright green daily...?

Phyto bloom is my guess.

Do a couple of water changes. Also, you might have to "black out" your tank if the problem persists.

It does it with in a few hours of the water change.... how long would i have to do a black out for? There's a few things that need some light

Thanks Lisa :biggrin:

reply
 

Do you use carbon? It could also be a result of high phosphates, do you use RO water or tap water?

Typically this type of thing gets worse with water changes, especially tap water.

yes, cuz your just adding more phosphates.. Its important to test your source water for phosphates.

Grab a test kit :)

If you can borrow a UV sterilizer, that will kill off the phyto within a day or two.
In the future, investing in a good RO/DI unit to filter your tap water will help alot.

Anthony

I've been getting RO water from the grocery store( I know its not the best but its all that I can afford :confused: )

Theres Chemipure in the tank (only carbon source)

This is how the water looks during a change.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...GreenWater.jpg

Lights Off.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../LightsOff.jpg

Lights on.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...9/LightsOn.jpg

After one day it got worse :eek:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...9/LightsON.jpg

Is there any way to help this problem with out a uv sterilizer?
If there isn't where would be a good place to buy one?