QT green water

[FullSend]

My QT tank sits next to a window and with the changing season more light was hitting the tank. This caused a green water bloom in the tank. I covered up the window and did a 30% water change last night.

Will a three day black out get rid of the green water?

 

[blaxsun]

You can always give it a try.

 

[FullSend]

Well the black out didn't work. I didn't get the tank 100% blacked out so maybe it would have worked. Currently I'm more concerned with making sure all the fish get fed. So I'll accept the green water for a while longer.

I ordered the green killing machine and I'll try that out in the next week or two. Plus it can't hurt to have a UV on the shelf.

 

[vetteguy53081]

You can use black construction paper from Walmart school section (92 cents ea, , 30" X 24") and tape at area where light is allowed to hit tank. UV rays are very strong and will penetrate shades and blinds

 

[Garf]

Well the black out didn't work. I didn't get the tank 100% blacked out so maybe it would have worked. Currently I'm more concerned with making sure all the fish get fed. So I'll accept the green water for a while longer.

I ordered the green killing machine and I'll try that out in the next week or two. Plus it can't hurt to have a UV on the shelf.

New tanks get all sorts of weird things going on. UV is a good investment.

 

[FullSend]

After 24 Hours with the 9w green killing machine (UV) I can fully see the back glass. Great improvement!