There is nothing new or different or changed in tank setup /decoration, tanks been running fine last 6-8 months- now water green in few days. Tank has parrot fish, convict, catfish & gourami in it & is 55 gallon tank
2007-06-06 08:54:29 · 9 answers · asked by abbynormal 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Actually things have changed in your tank since you set it up. The fish have gotten larger most likely and the bacterial colonies have matured significantlt and most of all, if you haven't be very deligent about your weekly water changes and filter maintanence, the water quality has changed quite a bit.
Algae controll is easy to understand and not so easy to do. First, no chemicals! Yes, they will kill the algae. Then the algae rots and feeds the next wave of algae. Each time getting even worse.
The algae needs two things to grow, light and nutrients from the water. Decrease either of these and you decrease the algae. Decrease both and you really cut back the algae. I would suggest you do regular weekly water changes of 25% to help control the nutrients. If you do that already, increase the size of the changes to 35-40% for now. Also, keep the light off unless you are home and enjoying the tank and in no case leave it on more than 8-10 hours a day. The fish don;t really need it too much (assuming there is a window in the room), it's really there for us to see the fish better. These two things will bring the green water under control in a few weeks at most and will keep it under control.
Hope that helps
MM
2007-06-06 10:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont place the tank near direct sunlight, or else you will have an algae problem, and don't use a bulb for plant growth unless your growing live plants..And no a plant wouldnt help, algae is harmless to your tank, just doesnt look to pretty..The best thing to do if you cant move your tank is to purchase a UV sterilzer online or at your local pet shop.. /they attach to a powerhead which you can also purchase there too, the uv rays kill bacteria and parasites and such..and algae of course....good luck
2016-05-18 03:24:29 · answer #2 · answered by diana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long is your light on? Are you doing weekly water changes of 25% and have you changed your filter media since you had the tank? There are many possibilities why you are having an algae issue, is your tank near a window? You can do the 25% water changes weekly and vacuum your gravel at the same time, also cut down on the amount of food given and change your filter media! Good luck! don't put bleach in your tank!!!
2007-06-06 09:57:59 · answer #3 · answered by jra60411 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I once had some problems with algae with my fish tank. The solution is actually really simple. At almost any pet store, you can buy tablets or drops that you just add to your tank after water changes. Actually, the brand I use is "Jungle" which has a product called "No More Algae." I bought it at Wal-Mart, so you don't have to go to a fish store. I LOVE it! And it's not that expensive - just a couple of dollars for 8 tablets. (You use several tablets for each treatment.) But spending a couple bucks sure beats having a cloudy tank or slaving away trying to keep algae off the glass! Good luck!
2007-06-06 09:11:12 · answer #4 · answered by rebleb828 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm a little confused. Is this green water, or algae on things? It's 2 very different issues. Most likely causes of either are an increase in light, and/or nitrates. Also remember that it's unsightly, but harmless. (If your nitrates are high that is bad for your fish, but the nitrates are causing the algae. Not the reverse.)
2007-06-06 13:46:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoa, i first wanna say you have a cool fish tank.
But this happens to me a lot, its not really the water that's dirty, its the glass, the glass has algae so when you look at it, it seems that your water is dirty. So i would take a paper towel and just wipe the algae on the glass, so that way your tank will be clean.
2007-06-06 10:13:05 · answer #6 · answered by Tunish305 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok wutt you want to do it empty the tank put the fish in a place were they can be safe for an hour or 2 put bleach in the tank and let it sit for a while rinse it out really good and that should help and trie an undergravel filter.
2007-06-06 09:13:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
do not put bleach in your tank u will end up with dead fish
2007-06-06 10:11:04 · answer #8 · answered by martin h 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can probably go to a nearby pet shop and you can get a filter. good luck!
2007-06-06 09:00:15 · answer #9 · answered by Jack Sparrows Girl 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋