Ohio Reef

Reef Discussion => Pests, Nudsiance Algae and Prevention => Topic started by: delta1190 on May 09, 2016, 04:51:31

Title: Green water
Post by: delta1190 on May 09, 2016, 04:51:31

Why is my water turning green don't know if I have to much cheato or what did a 5gallon change and added floss and still cloudy checked selinity is at 10.27 what's up

Title: Re: Green water
Post by: lazylivin on May 09, 2016, 07:45:35

That is almost always due to high nutrients in water. Same thing happens in ocean when nutrients climb. Green water = plankton and white = bacteria. Both are an indication of poor water quality.

Title: Re: Green water
Post by: delta1190 on May 09, 2016, 08:59:08

So tell me how do I solve this problem feed less did a water change do not have a skimmer yet would that help ??

Title: Re: Green water
Post by: lazylivin on May 09, 2016, 09:22:23

Read this article. It describes basic reef tank husbandry pretty well http://www.madhattersreef.com/20-ways-improve-aquarium-husbandry/

Title: Re: Green water
Post by: soldiers4christ50 on May 09, 2016, 09:38:11

Great article Brian!! 👍🏻

Title: Re: Green water
Post by: Grymtooth on May 09, 2016, 12:43:39

I have heard that some of the "self-contained UV lights" work really well for "green water". Haven't run into that myself, but that's what I have heard.

Title: Re: Green water
Post by: Gary on May 10, 2016, 01:39:41

Good information. Same thing happens to my pool! The steps appear simple but sometimes my husbandry falls short. :-(