green water

[mikey_d18]

when u have an algae bloom (green water), do not do water changes.....algae feeds of off phosphates in the water....tap water has phosphates in it, it only helps the algae grow............so, if u dont want to spend the money on a uv sterilizer which kills off free flowing algae, use a phosphate reducer..and keep ur lights off for about a week...also make sure ur tank isnt getting direct sun light from a window....green-x has been known to work great, a small cartridge u place in ur filter......mikey