milkman407;653023; said:
Carbon absorbs chemicals and minerals, not organic life forms, and has no ill effect on algae except for taking trace ellements away from it's nutrient source if you will (unhealthy algae?).
Dr Joe
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Carbon absorbs chemicals and minerals, not organic life forms, and has no ill effect on algae except for taking trace ellements away from it's nutrient source if you will (unhealthy algae?).
Dr Joe
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A little late to the party...
I have a few suggestions. First, buy some algae killer. Take your pick, it's all safe for fish.
Next, A diatom filter is a great investment for anyone who has multiple tanks. Run a diatom on the tank overnight (Stir up the substrate too) and the tank will be crystal. Doing this also removes algae directly from the water which reduces it's ability to bloom again. Given the choice between a UV and diatom filter, i'd take the filter simply because it is more versatile.
I would definetely recommend using an algicide regularly.
I have a few suggestions. First, buy some algae killer. Take your pick, it's all safe for fish.
Next, A diatom filter is a great investment for anyone who has multiple tanks. Run a diatom on the tank overnight (Stir up the substrate too) and the tank will be crystal. Doing this also removes algae directly from the water which reduces it's ability to bloom again. Given the choice between a UV and diatom filter, i'd take the filter simply because it is more versatile.
I would definetely recommend using an algicide regularly.
Brooklynella;654489; said:
Careful, all algicides are not safe for all fish.
And when you use an algicide you need to pull or atleast stop your filtration.
And no chemical should be used on a regular basis, only as needed.
I'd hate to have to make the decision between a diatom and a UV. They compliment each other so well, but use of a diatom when you install a UV can't be beat.
Dr Joe
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Wow. *Pulls out a cute Texas twang* Yall are too funny! 
I think I have a headache from all the UVA UVB Spectrum NM or whatever it was. 
Either way it was all awesome information.
The tank is still crystal clear. As for painting the tank... The only glass panel of the tank that the light can get to is the main one on the front. If I paint it, I won't see the fish
Think of it this way....
On a typical post, pick any up there ^^^ or even this one.... the blue bar at the top is the wall with the window on it. Now, where it has the baby blue on the left where our avatars are, that is where the window starts - all the baby blue on the left is where the tank is, at a 90 degree angle from the wall with the window. The far right panel of the tank is against the wall, and so is the back. The left panel is facing away from the window. I think I made that more confusing than it had to be - if I did, my apologies
Tin foil on the window?? I better not.... What about a really nice (thick, darkly colored) curtain?? Or maybe if I could go to one of those teacher's supplies stores and buying one of those rolldown thingies they all have on their windows, that block out light completely. Any idea how much one of those might cost?
I've looked into a diatom and I've been considering it for some time. If we can't come up with anything else, or if a diatom would be less expensive than whatever solution we come to, then I'll go with that.
Thanks to all for your help
I think I have a headache from all the UVA UVB Spectrum NM or whatever it was. Either way it was all awesome information.The tank is still crystal clear. As for painting the tank... The only glass panel of the tank that the light can get to is the main one on the front. If I paint it, I won't see the fish
Think of it this way....On a typical post, pick any up there ^^^ or even this one.... the blue bar at the top is the wall with the window on it. Now, where it has the baby blue on the left where our avatars are, that is where the window starts - all the baby blue on the left is where the tank is, at a 90 degree angle from the wall with the window. The far right panel of the tank is against the wall, and so is the back. The left panel is facing away from the window. I think I made that more confusing than it had to be - if I did, my apologies
Tin foil on the window?? I better not.... What about a really nice (thick, darkly colored) curtain?? Or maybe if I could go to one of those teacher's supplies stores and buying one of those rolldown thingies they all have on their windows, that block out light completely. Any idea how much one of those might cost?
I've looked into a diatom and I've been considering it for some time. If we can't come up with anything else, or if a diatom would be less expensive than whatever solution we come to, then I'll go with that.
Thanks to all for your help
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Tin foil on the window?? I better not.... What about a really nice (thick, darkly colored) curtain?? Or maybe if I could go to one of those teacher's supplies stores and buying one of those rolldown thingies they all have on their windows, that block out light completely. Any idea how much one of those might cost?
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My thoughts have always been fix the cause of the problem not treat the results of it..
I would say the roll down blind would help if not fix it ,shouldnt be more then $25.00
Tin foil on the window?? I better not.... What about a really nice (thick, darkly colored) curtain?? Or maybe if I could go to one of those teacher's supplies stores and buying one of those rolldown thingies they all have on their windows, that block out light completely. Any idea how much one of those might cost?
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My thoughts have always been fix the cause of the problem not treat the results of it..
I would say the roll down blind would help if not fix it ,shouldnt be more then $25.00
I fought green water in my 200g for too long. I finally fired up my trusty Diatom, ran it extra long for effect, and presto! Problem gone, and it didn't come back. In the meantime, my beautiful, emerald green filter was a nice conversation piece until I changed the powder.
I'm with Brooklynella, Diatom's are great to have around. Mine's probably 25 years old.
I'm with Brooklynella, Diatom's are great to have around. Mine's probably 25 years old.
i dealt with this kinda but had a algae bloom in a tank that got no light really.. 55watts of uv sterilizer later mine is clear... diatoms are great but can be bad if you run them longer than 24 hours. shop arround uv can be picked up for real cheap
