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Green water problem

Discussion in 'Saltwater Fish Forum' started by California Cowgirl, Apr 20, 2009.

  1. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    so past couple days i noticed that my puffers tank was green. Today i finally had time to do tank cleanings, i had thought that the green was algae on the glass, but right now while im cleaning it looks like its the water, what should i do or what could be causing the green
     
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    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    oh and after i took 30% of the water out, i remembered that i needed to test the water, and the NO2 looked closest to 0.1 as it was a very light blue, almost clear in color, NO3 looked like it was about 5.0, for PH i couldnt get an exact reading but it looked like around 7.8, Amonia was about .5, amonia, 0, and for alkalinity i couldnt get a clear reading but it was a blueish, greenish color, so im assuming it was be about normal reading. Oh and temp is about 78

    Also this is a brackish water tank, so i'm assuming readings wont be perfect for sw, and the fact of doing a 30% water change before the reading doesnt help, so i'll do another 30% water change, then do another testing
     
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    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    And i couldnt edit this part: Amonia was about .5, amonia, 0. But the amonia was 0 and not 5
     
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    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    i also just got a protein skimmer!!!!!!!!!!! its the seaclone instant ocean one meant for 100 gallons :DDDDD
     
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    Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrates should all be basically the same for all types of water. Ammonia - 0 Nitrite - 0 and Nitrates (generally) - 20 or less. Having nitrites and/or ammonia shows there is a problem ie the tank isn't cycled.

    The algae might be caused by excess light.
     
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  6. California Cowgirl

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    Ok and I did a 90% water change and the water is crystal clear besides the salt
     
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    Changing that much of the water isn't a good idea. You need to be 100% sure you're matching your salinity levels perfectly when changing the water too.
     
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    yea changing to much water kills the BB if you have the extra money you could it use it on a UV sterilizer. It is probally excess light though.
     
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    I had the same problem recently. I did 2 50% water changes in a week and kept the light in the tank off for 48 hours. Cleared mine right up!
     
    jrow8162, Apr 21, 2009
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