The Green water Returns

[Philip99]

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If any one has any advice it would be greatly appreciated

 

[Philip99]

I have recently noticed that my tank seems to be getting cloudier as the days move on. About 5 months ago i had the same problem (green water) but it was fixed with a black out for a period of 3 days. Im just wondering what could be the new cause this problem. Well anyways here is some more info.

Tank 55g planted 1 year old
T5HO 2x 54watt 6700k bulbs (10 months old)
Fluval C4 HOB filter
Flourite substrate
Pressurized co2 2 bps diffused through glass diffuser

I recently stopped dosing Excel due to the fact that i thought it was a Bacterial bloom, due to me damaging the bio filter. Also i recently 2 weeks ago ran out of liquid iron and Trace elements.

I feed the fish once a day and make sure that there are no left over food in the tank.
%50 water changes each week

 

[DanTheGuppyMan]

Not sure what could be the issue, but a UV sterilizer can keep green water away. My filter on my 60g has one already installed in it, plus I run a separate one on the other end of the tank and my water is always crystal. Never had clouding issues or anything. Before I added the new filter and UV sterilizer tho, i did occasionally have some clouding. Now its all clear

 

[Philip99]

Not sure what could be the issue, but a UV sterilizer can keep green water away. My filter on my 60g has one already installed in it, plus I run a separate one on the other end of the tank and my water is always crystal. Never had clouding issues or anything. Before I added the new filter and UV sterilizer tho, i did occasionally have some clouding. Now its all clear

Are there any particular UV filters that you recommend? Also do you think that another black out would solve the problem for a second time?

 

[DanTheGuppyMan]

Are there any particular UV filters that you recommend? Also do you think that another black out would solve the problem for a second time?

I use "The Green Killing Machine" in my tank and it works awesome. There are some other brands out there but I found this one to be the most efficient for its price. I use the 9watt version. My AquaTop CF-500UV (UV obviously stands for UV sterilizer) and it just has a UV bulb in the middle of the filter media that the clean water passes through before it gets spat out back into the tank so I always have fresh clean water I personally wouldn't do the blackout, but if it worked for you the first time well without any issues, why not try again. I would be worried about the plants, but they should survive at least 4-5 days without light.

Nice tank by the way

 

[Philip99]

Do you think that shrimp will be affected with the blackout?

 

[DanTheGuppyMan]

Do you think that shrimp will be affected with the blackout?

Hmmm. Not sure, I'm not that good on shrimp. I once have had power loss on my house for almost a week and my shrimp tank survived with no deaths or anything so I suppose they should be okay.

 

[Coursair]

How long are your lights on per day ??
I keep my tanks on timers, cost me about $8 per tank.

 

[Philip99]

How long are your lights on per day ??
I keep my tanks on timers, cost me about $8 per tank.

My lights are on from 7am-8:30am and then 2:00pm to 8:00pm.

 

[Coursair]

My lights are on from 7am-8:30am and then 2:00pm to 8:00pm.

Hmm. Not that long then. No Sunlight hitting the tank ???

 

[Philip99]

There isn't any sunlight hitting the tank, although there I a north window beside the tank where no real sun come through

 

[Coursair]

There isn't any sunlight hitting the tank, although there I a north window beside the tank where no real sun come through

Ah ok. I have black backgrounds on all my tanks.
Maybe you do need a UV sterilizer then. Sounds like your doing all you are supposed to be doing.

 

[Philip99]

Ah ok. I have black backgrounds on all my tanks.
Maybe you do need a UV sterilizer then. Sounds like your doing all you are supposed to be doing.

Thats what i feared to hear... it sucks not knowing the true reason for the green water, in my particular setup. Well i guess ill have to result to the good old black out...

 

[Philip99]

Alright I just started the black out, here's what it looks like



I put on the old hood that I had laying around and made sure that no light can get it. I disconnected the co2 and placed an air stone in the tank.

How long till I should take it off? Are there any other recommendations?