plant making tank cloudy? possible?

[LA213]

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]

no, you are having an alge bloom so get a UV sterilizer

 

[WyldFya]

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]

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]

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]

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

They will take up the excess nutrients and outcompete your algae Try floating (e.g. water lettuce) or other fast-growing varieties (e.g. Elodea)

HarleyK

 

[LA213]

thanks harley..appreciate it