stuwalters Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 my main tank has turned green, you can't even see 6 inches in. I know it alge but what is the best way to get rid if it. I did a huge water change and it got worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Use clean water for water changes? Or just filter it out. A big wad of filter wool rubber banded around the filter intake worked well for me, the only thing that did. And rinse it out several times a day as it clogs up with algae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naz_Nomad Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Better yet, work out why the water is green and stop it happening again. Green water is usually caused by free-floating micro-algae. It is difficult to get rid of but it is possible. Some recommend a black-out for a few days, I personally recommend filtering it out and stopping it proliferating using a UV filter. Green water is often caused by too much direct sunlight, too much light in general or the introduction of the spores from elsewhere which then breed like crazy if the conditions in the aquarium are suited to algae growth. Green water itself is generally fairly harmless, but it can get to be a problem if left too long and is of course unsightly and stops you viewing your fish properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philosophy king Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Get UV light Filters. the small capacity ones cost under 100 bucks. result? green colour gone in 1-2 days. simple as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuwalters Posted April 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Bought a uv filter for a 3000 lt pond. 4 days later water is cristal clear. Thanks for all the help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 put a heap of Mountian Minnows in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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