Green water

[Napoliandy]

I recently noticed a film of algae on my glass. I cleaned it only to reappear an hour later, but now my water is just green. I done a few water changes and my levels are fine. At least I think so. I would like to note that I added 4 corals to the tank and I noticed this happening. I’m confused. The tank was doing fine and it’s been up and running for a few months. I recently switched from using declorinated tap water to rodi water. My tds is zero. I put in a Uv sterilizer today in hopes of clearing the water. The film is no longer an issue. It’s the water itself. I get impatient and I know that in this hobby you need patience. I’m ready to take it apart and start over. I’m at a loss as to what to do. Please help. The tank gets greenish brown more so in the evening. I am attaching pictures as well. Also, I started a refugium.

 

[Tuffyyyyy]

Algae bloom. You’re right that your testing seems fine. Do water changes, cut down on your lighting and feed less.

 

[EmdeReef]

Looks like an algae bloom. A properly sized UV should clear it up but may take a bit.

 

[Alexreefer]

Idk why I was thinking phyto, do you dose phyto into your tank?

 

[html]

You can sell a phito plankton just right from your tank

 

[Napoliandy]

Idk why I was thinking phyto, do you dose phyto into your tank?

Yes once or twice a week.

 

[Napoliandy]

Idk why I was thinking phyto, do you dose phyto into your tank?

Yes

 

[Napoliandy]

Algae bloom. You’re right that your testing seems fine. Do water changes, cut down on your lighting and feed less.

Algae bloom. You’re right that your testing seems fine. Do water changes, cut down on your lighting and feed less.

I have a hydra 26. These are the setting I have on a 24 in high tank. 20 x 18. I lowered the time they are on and the ramp up time. I used to have them on 8 hrs.

 

[Tuffyyyyy]

thats good that you cut down the time. As another poster suggested, turn up your UV a little. Also that’s an insane amount of light for that tank. With that tank size you only need to be running like 50%-60%

 

[LegendaryCG]

That’s live phytoplankton.

 

[Tuffyyyyy]

I’ve never seen a phyto bloom like this before tbh so I googled around. Seems like all you need to do is crank up your UV.

Phyto Bloom in a Home Aquarium...

8:15 this morning

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Alexreefer]

Yes

reason I said phyto was because when i culture phyto the top part of my container is light compared to the bottom. Add some pods and they will love it. Also do you have any fish or coral?

 

[Napoliandy]

reason I said phyto was because when i culture phyto the top part of my container is light compared to the bottom. Add some pods and they will love it. Also do you have any fish or coral?

 

[Napoliandy]

A quick update to the tank. I put in a I’ve sterilizer and 3 days later, totally different tank. I’m posting pictures. One question though, my rock is green. Is that normal. I’ll put a picture of that as well. Thank you for the input from everyone. It looked so ugly and I was so disappointed when it started to get really bad.

 

[Alexreefer]

Glad the tank is looking better. I think that is algae on your rocks, in your next water change try scrubbing it with a toothbrush.

 

[Thespammailaccount]

That’s live phytoplankton.

My filter feeders would be in heaven

 

[Napoliandy]

Glad the tank is looking better. I think that is algae on your rocks, in your next water change try scrubbing it with a toothbrush.

Is it bad that it’s on there.

 

[Tuffyyyyy]

Not really a bad thing. I’d probably just leave it, but I would scrape it off if it turns into hair algae.

 

[Scwahl44]

Algae bloom, run that uv sterilizer , do a water change and get that fuge set up, it’s no big deal just make sure to be on top of it