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LA213
05-14-2006, 3:46 AM
hello guys..i was wondering if by any chance if its the plant thats making my tank cloudy...the water kinda seems to turn greenish cloudy..n since the plants green..i think its the plant..is dis possible? thanks in advanced

messiner
05-14-2006, 5:50 PM
no, you are having an alge bloom so get a UV sterilizer

WyldFya
05-15-2006, 11:27 PM
Yeah you have an algae bloom, but I wouldn't go so far as to get a UV sterilizer. Just keep your tank fertilized, and the algae will go away.

ewurm
05-15-2006, 11:29 PM
If you don't have enough plants the fert will increase the problem. Change a large amount of water, and add some iron to the tank to stimulate plant growth.

LA213
05-16-2006, 1:07 AM
If you don't have enough plants the fert will increase the problem. Change a large amount of water, and add some iron to the tank to stimulate plant growth.

so in dis case..instead of taking the plant out..put more plants in?

HarleyK
05-16-2006, 9:34 AM
so in dis case..instead of taking the plant out..put more plants in?
:grinyes: They will take up the excess nutrients and outcompete your algae :thumbsup: Try floating (e.g. water lettuce) or other fast-growing varieties (e.g. Elodea)

HarleyK

LA213
05-16-2006, 11:34 AM
thanks harley..appreciate it