Hello all I come bearing questions (again).
I have a tank with 2 Goldfish. It has been established for about 2 years. About 3 months ago I was lazy and didn't clean it for approximately 1 month and ended up with an algae bloom / green water.
Did a complete clean out and while the fish were out put the tank outside to get some natural UV.
Everything went back in and was good but then about a week or so later another algae bloom. This is occurring within about a week after doing a water change / cleaning the filter.
Currently I am just monitoring it by doing weekly approx 50% water changes.
I am trying to find a solution to this issue and have come across UV Lights and also UV Filters.
I'm wondering:
1) Can anyone recommend one over the other. Which works best?
2) Any particular UV recommendation?
3) Anyone tried DIY UV Light/Filter for their tank?
4) Any natural / home remedies for green water?
5) Anyone had any good results using Daphnia?
Thanks again for all assistance and advice.
I have a tank with 2 Goldfish. It has been established for about 2 years. About 3 months ago I was lazy and didn't clean it for approximately 1 month and ended up with an algae bloom / green water.
Did a complete clean out and while the fish were out put the tank outside to get some natural UV.
Everything went back in and was good but then about a week or so later another algae bloom. This is occurring within about a week after doing a water change / cleaning the filter.
Currently I am just monitoring it by doing weekly approx 50% water changes.
I am trying to find a solution to this issue and have come across UV Lights and also UV Filters.
I'm wondering:
1) Can anyone recommend one over the other. Which works best?
2) Any particular UV recommendation?
3) Anyone tried DIY UV Light/Filter for their tank?
4) Any natural / home remedies for green water?
5) Anyone had any good results using Daphnia?
Thanks again for all assistance and advice.