simfish Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 As some of you guys know I have just setup a new tank (pics in members tanks), to try my hand at aquascaping. I have put fish in the last 2 days. First a couple of neon tetra's, a pair of guppies and a pair of albino catfish. I was was told these guys were not enough to cycle the tank nicely. Then Yesterday I got about 10ish more neon tetra's. I am staying away from the big boys to prevent my plants from swimming to the top. This tank is setup for about 2ish weeks. After the fist week (no fish) I have noted the water going a slight yeloowish green. I though it must be due to the plants, maybe loosing some of their cloroful, i.e. I had some floating on the surface for a couple of days becaus ethey took about 5 days to get to be my "FAST MAIL". So floating these guys caused them I thought to get bleached by the flourescents. I then did a 50% water change. The yellowish/green tint is back. Should I be concerned or just let it cycle. Should I stop putting in fertilizer or stop the C02? Or once the plants get comfortable this would stop. Most of the time the curtains in this room are drawn shut, weekends its open however the only light the tank picks up is indirect. Do I put a blanket over it? Any thought or advice will be appreciated. Please look at the pics of the tank to understand the nature of the setup, thanks! Here's a link: http://www.fnzas.org.nz/fishroom/my-aqu ... 10102.html :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PENEJANE Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 from what I can see in your pictures it could be tannin (don't know correct spelling) leaking out of the darker piece of wood you have in your tank. I have the samething with one piece in my tank. It does no harm to fish or plants. Some one correct me if I am wrong on any of this. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simfish Posted November 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Not sure about that as I spent 2 days soaking it in constantly hot water in the bath tub with baking soda, alot o the stuff came out, then I hosed heaps....... tannin is light brown also, isn't it? mmmmm mind boggling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetom Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 sounds about right, carbon will sort it out usually. I"ll have a look on sunday, but sounds like tanilins to me, especially since the wood is new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 If it is light green it will just be a normal little algae bloom, common in a new tank as it settles. It should sort itself out as the tank matures and the plants grow. An inbalance of nutrients and stuff will have caused it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 The plants are just reflecting the light onto the smaller particles in the water that havn't settled yet, hense the green effect. Its a fairly new tank. Just give it time. Shae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simfish Posted November 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 I never thought of that, thank you all for your input...... I'll be patient.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hi Simfish, I haven't been here in awhile so just reading up on posts...just wanted to say that you tank is awesome...job well done! Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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