need help

[LoriLeskiw]

okay so trying to figure out what is going on in my fry tank. I have green water. I have tested the water and here are the results
PH 7.4
Nitrate, Nitrite an Ammonia all 0.0


besides the fry I also have 4 cory cats

What am I doing wrong?
Any and all advice will be heeded

 

[Barliman]

Green water is an algae bloom. Is your tank getting direct sunlight from a window? How long do you leave the lights on each day? This might help:

http://www.bubblesaquarium.com/images/home mid_photo/Article on Algae/freshwater_algae.htm

Scroll down to the section on "Green Water."

 

[LoriLeskiw]

Unfortunately the tank is in front of a window. lights are on roughly about 8 hours. I may end up rearranging the room to get the tank from in front of the window.

 

[LoriLeskiw]

If possible Could I buy a film for the back of the tank?
To block out the sunlight

 

[fishwonder]

If possible Could I buy a film for the back of the tank?
To block out the sunlight

Yes, this should work perfect.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FFQS9BY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[LoriLeskiw]

Thank I ordered some and it should be here tomorrow.

 

[LoriLeskiw]

Just wanted to say thanks for the advice. After putting up a blackout curtain behind the tank. it is starting to clear up some. I also ordered the blackout film and am planning on putting that up also. I am still rearranging the upstairs in my head before I move the tank. But the move will take place.