window=algae? - Aquarium Advice

nitrous · 01-25-2006, 11:08 PM

well my 15 [acronym:56563c7371="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:56563c7371] has recently become very cloudy with a tinge of green, last weekend i did a water change and cleaned out the filter bad and then 2day i did a gravel vac to try and clear up the tank but still very cloudy any suggestions? ive also read that windows cause algae could that be the case?

jvgillow · 01-25-2006, 11:19 PM

Well actually sunlight causes algae but you've got the right idea. If at all possible you will want to keep your tank away from direct sunlight.

krap101 · 01-26-2006, 09:49 AM

the + side to having it by a window is you can just open up the windoe and let the water drain outside

7Enigma · 01-26-2006, 09:57 AM

Hmm, good call krap101, come summer I'll be hanging the gravel vac syphon right out the window on the side of the house. It will be very interesting, as I have some new grass planted there. I bet I'll see exactly where I've drained the tank water (nice big green healthy spot from all the nitrAtes).

malkore · 01-26-2006, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7Enigma

I bet I'll see exactly where I've drained the tank water (nice big green healthy spot from all the nitrAtes).

Probably. I use tank water from my planted tanks to water the 4 dwarf korean lilac bushes we planted when we moved in. We were told "these won't bloom for a couple years as they're too small/young.

They bloomed the first year..twice. and twice last year too.

nitrous · 01-26-2006, 05:51 PM

so ya what should i do with it tho the tank is very green/cloudy and ive done 2 water changes in teh past week

jrp1588 · 01-26-2006, 06:49 PM

...i should try that...watering the plants with tank water...genius. lol

**Devilishturtles** · 01-27-2006, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

so ya what should i do with it tho the tank is very green/cloudy and ive done 2 water changes in teh past week

Get your tank out of the window, first. That will help alot. Keeping up on cleaning your tank, and regular filter maintenence will help clear up the cloudy water. Do you have a test kit? Can you get a reading of your water parameters from the store, if you don't have a kit? Did you cycle your tank?

01-25-2006, 11:08 PM	#1
nitrous Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago ridge, illinois Posts: 801 Images: 6	window=algae? well my 15 [acronym:56563c7371="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:56563c7371] has recently become very cloudy with a tinge of green, last weekend i did a water change and cleaned out the filter bad and then 2day i did a gravel vac to try and clear up the tank but still very cloudy any suggestions? ive also read that windows cause algae could that be the case? __________________ 20 [acronym="Gallon"]gal[/acronym]-plants and 2 red zebra chiclids 15 [acronym="Gallon"]gal[/acronym]- shark tank 36 [acronym="Gallon"]gal[/acronym]-3 yellow labs 3 red zebra 1 jewel/plants

01-25-2006, 11:19 PM	#2
jvgillow Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 16	Well actually sunlight causes algae but you've got the right idea. If at all possible you will want to keep your tank away from direct sunlight. __________________ Jeremy Gillow jgillow@gmail.com

01-26-2006, 09:49 AM	#3
krap101 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roscoe, IL Posts: 3,824 Images: 12	the + side to having it by a window is you can just open up the windoe and let the water drain outside __________________ Wizards first rule-People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true. Wizards second rule-The greatest harm can result from the best intentions. Wizards third rule-Passion rules reason. Wizards fourth rule-There is magic in forgiveness the magic to heal! In the forgiveness you grant, and more so in the forgiveness you receive. Wizards fifth rule-Mind what people do, not only what they say, for deeds will betray a lie. Wizards sixth rule-The only sovereign you can allow to rule you is reason. Wizards seventh rule-Life is the future, not the past Wizards eighth rule-Deserve victory. Wizards ninth rule-Contradictions don't exist, in whole or in part.

01-26-2006, 09:57 AM	#4
7Enigma Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Havertown, PA Posts: 2,624 Images: 5	Hmm, good call krap101, come summer I'll be hanging the gravel vac syphon right out the window on the side of the house. It will be very interesting, as I have some new grass planted there. I bet I'll see exactly where I've drained the tank water (nice big green healthy spot from all the nitrAtes). __________________ 20G High -Currently in tank: 1 checkered barb, 1 cory, 1 BN pleco, MTS, variety of platy (fry, juvi, adult), lots of plants. http://www.photolocker.net/images/7Enigma/milfoil2.jpg

01-26-2006, 05:51 PM	#6
nitrous Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago ridge, illinois Posts: 801 Images: 6	so ya what should i do with it tho the tank is very green/cloudy and ive done 2 water changes in teh past week __________________ 20 [acronym="Gallon"]gal[/acronym]-plants and 2 red zebra chiclids 15 [acronym="Gallon"]gal[/acronym]- shark tank 36 [acronym="Gallon"]gal[/acronym]-3 yellow labs 3 red zebra 1 jewel/plants

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
what i see out my bedroom window	WaterPond	The Lounge	25	01-03-2007 12:39 PM
Big window to the sea	cal91666	Saltwater Reef Aquaria	10	11-23-2005 12:21 PM
Launching a new window	FawnN	Forum Help & Tech Support	9	09-29-2005 11:19 PM
Fishtank in front of a window	molotov256	Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion	15	12-11-2004 06:59 AM
sunlight through the window	loganizzi	Saltwater Reef Aquaria	9	03-23-2003 01:30 AM