Cloudy water

[RedFrog211]

Hey everyone! Wasn’t sure where to post this. I have a 20g nano reef that’s been fallow for 2.5 months- I did a 20% water change along with basic cleaning maybe 2 days ago. This morning I woke up, and my water is murky brown and my macro algae is melted and bleached. Corals are still open, even my BTA looks happy. Any ideas? I have an API test kit, so I’m going to my LFS today to have it tested.

 

[Ron Reefman]

Some macro algae will spawn and turn water green or brown. It's usually after some change in the system (like a water change). It's usually harmless to other inhabitants, but I think the algae usually dies.

 

[RedFrog211]

Some macro algae will spawn and turn water green or brown. It's usually after some change in the system (like a water change). It's usually harmless to other inhabitants, but I think the algae usually dies.

Thank you so much!

 

[Ron Reefman]

Usually the macro algae will turn colorless or even semi-transparent.