If your uv can't keep the water clear of green algae it is either broken or too small. Uv light doesn't treat the cause but it should cure the symptoms. If not there is a problem with it.
Algae. I am defeated.
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I had a real bad problem with an algae bloom in my 29G. I put some amano shrimp and bn in and they took care of it no problem. The amano shrimp worked magic but they'll get eaten if u have larger fish. Later on I put a uv sterilizer and never had problems again. If it's not cyno it'd have to be ur lighting. Probably on too long or too strong.
I used a bristle nose pleco to eat the green algae that sticks to the glass.
I have a Otocinclus to eat the brown algae.
and I have corydoas to eat the uneaten food.
I used to have a couple shrimp to clean the plants but they didn't' get along.
I have a Otocinclus to eat the brown algae.
and I have corydoas to eat the uneaten food.
I used to have a couple shrimp to clean the plants but they didn't' get along.
Cliff519;4323938; said:
This is interesting. I will post some pics when it comes back; i'm sure it will. The "Algae" is very, very green. Looks almost flourescent, and it's stringy. The entire tank goes green.
If you think about it, the diatom should work if it's algae.
My UV is 8 months old. It actually kept the algae under control for an "Extra" 3-4 days. Replacing the bulb will help, but it's obviously not solving my problem.
I have not tested for phosphates in my tap water but logically, I did not have a problem for years, then suddenly started having a problem, so it shouldn't matter.
A UV filter is usually the silver bullet for green water. Can you borrow one from a friend or 'borrow' one from a store for a few days? Should clear it up.
If it's cyano, then it is harder.
If it's cyano, then it is harder.
