Pearl Hybrids pics/tank set up..help w green water~

[BrAveHrT]

Hi fellow MFKers, finally got my usb for my camera. Pics kinda sucks but here it goes...
The black ray is a leo x pearl, and the other guy is a pearl x motoro. Both are males

The last 2 pics are tank shots. I've been doing 30%-50% WC for the past week and my water is still not clearing up. It looks murky green, does anyone know how I can get rid of this and make it more clear?

 

[PhoMan]

feed less... dim or off the light.

 

[BrAveHrT]

Wanted to add that the tanks been running for 2 months, i use tap water and dont add any chemicals. Lights are on about 8-10hrs a day.

 

[MN Stingray]

To much direct lighting.Green water isnt going to hurt them ,just algae bloom.
The only way to really get rid of it,is change all the water or get a uv sterilizer.
There are chenicals out there that claim they can get rid of it.But i dont know how ray safe they are.

 

[BrAveHrT]

Thanks Shawn, I'll try different lighting. Would a uv sterilzer be ray safe? I assume it is since its recommendation from you

To much direct lighting.Green water isnt going to hurt them ,just algae bloom.
The only way to really get rid of it,is change all the water or get a uv sterilizer.
There are chenicals out there that claim they can get rid of it.But i dont know how ray safe they are.

 

[Kolossus]

A UV would likely correct your problem. I would not add any chemicals. Is your tank in direct sunlight?

 

[Conner]

i use tap water and dont add any chemicals.

I hope you're at least dechlorinating your water, or does it not contain any chlorine or chloramines?

 

[ShadowStryder]

Had an algae bloom once, all I did was daily water changes and leave the light off.
Completely cleared up in about 2 weeks. No chemicals needed.

 

[wheresalbany]

A UV would likely correct your problem. I would not add any chemicals. Is your tank in direct sunlight?

x2 on the UV sterilizer.

 

[PeteLockwood]

Had an algae bloom once, all I did was daily water changes and leave the light off.
Completely cleared up in about 2 weeks. No chemicals needed.

This is the cheapest and most natural way to do it. Then perhaps reconsider whether your lights need to be on as much as they are - if you're not watching the tank 8-10 hours a day maybe have the lights on a timer to go on early evening or something.