Green cloudy water

abet · Apr 19, 2022

Water was treated for red slime. I was advised to do a water change. I did one then my water got green and cloudy. I’ve done 2 water changes and yesterday I added a filter. Any advice?! It’s been like this for weeks. Water changes helped for a couple days then back cloudy and green. I shortened the feeding routine. What else can I do?!

T-J · Apr 19, 2022

UV sterilizer

Mr. Mojo Rising · Apr 19, 2022

proper rodi water
uv
carbon
skimmer
mechanical filtration
multiple water changes
more rock

DE FISH · Apr 19, 2022

One word UV two words activated carbon three words big water change that is a green lagoon :/

Lavey29 · Apr 19, 2022

I would put an airstone in to. Algae blooms can deplete 02 in the tank especially overnight.

abet · Apr 21, 2022

LordofCinder said:
proper rodi water
uv
carbon
skimmer
mechanical filtration
multiple water changes
more rock

Have a skimmer. I change it every week. I did a water change. How often should I do water changes?!

abet · Apr 21, 2022

Lavey29 said:
I would put an airstone in to. Algae blooms can deplete 02 in the tank especially overnight.

New to this. What is an airstone?!

Lavey29 · Apr 21, 2022

abet said:
New to this. What is an airstone?!

It's just a small external pump with clear tubing and a sponge on the end. It creates a ton of tiny bubbles in the water which ripple the surface and help gas exchange. 20 bucks at the pet store. Get a battery operated one to have on hand for emergencies.

Dom · Apr 21, 2022

Ok... I've had this exact problem.

As has already been mentioned, a UV sterilizer will go a long way in resolving this issue.

Also, water changes using RODI water (not tap) is important.

Turn off your lights for a few days.

What are your phosphate and nitrate test numbers?

abet · Apr 21, 2022

Lavey29 said:
It's just a small external pump with clear tubing and a sponge on the end. It creates a ton of tiny bubbles in the water which ripple the surface and help gas exchange. 20 bucks at the pet store. Get a battery operated one to have on hand for emergencies.

Thank you