green water?

Discussion in 'Algae' started by jakeh24, Apr 20, 2009.

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  1. BluePhish

    BluePhish Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    if thats a phyto bloom you should bottle that water up and sell it for 20$ lol

    sry not any help.

    then after them roti's clean that up. rent a mandarin for a few wks. they will clean up the redic amount of roti's u would have if you went that route.
     
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  3. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    How old are your light bulbs?

    I had green water like yours when I first set up my tank. I bought my tank used and it came with lights that were "just replaced." I found out pretty quick what the problem was thanks to this forum pointing me towards the lights... and "March 06" written on the back of the bulbs.
     
  4. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    took the words right out of my mouth, I was getting ready to ask if he was dosing any phytoplankton...lol
     
  5. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    The fastest way to get rid of a phyto bloom is to borrow a UV sterilizer for a couple of days
     
  6. psiclone

    psiclone Purple Spiny Lobster

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    When we see that color at work it usually means you need antibiotics and notify your partners