Green cloudy water

[abet]

Water was treated for red slime. I was advised to do a water change. I did one then my water got green and cloudy. I’ve done 2 water changes and yesterday I added a filter. Any advice?! It’s been like this for weeks. Water changes helped for a couple days then back cloudy and green. I shortened the feeding routine. What else can I do?!

 

[T-J]

UV sterilizer

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

proper rodi water
uv
carbon
skimmer
mechanical filtration
multiple water changes
more rock

 

[DE FISH]

One word UV two words activated carbon three words big water change that is a green lagoon :/

 

[Lavey29]

I would put an airstone in to. Algae blooms can deplete 02 in the tank especially overnight.

 

[abet]

proper rodi water
uv
carbon
skimmer
mechanical filtration
multiple water changes
more rock

Have a skimmer. I change it every week. I did a water change. How often should I do water changes?!

 

[abet]

I would put an airstone in to. Algae blooms can deplete 02 in the tank especially overnight.

New to this. What is an airstone?!

 

[Lavey29]

New to this. What is an airstone?!

It's just a small external pump with clear tubing and a sponge on the end. It creates a ton of tiny bubbles in the water which ripple the surface and help gas exchange. 20 bucks at the pet store. Get a battery operated one to have on hand for emergencies.

 

[Dom]

Ok... I've had this exact problem.

As has already been mentioned, a UV sterilizer will go a long way in resolving this issue.

Also, water changes using RODI water (not tap) is important.

Turn off your lights for a few days.

What are your phosphate and nitrate test numbers?

 

[abet]

It's just a small external pump with clear tubing and a sponge on the end. It creates a ton of tiny bubbles in the water which ripple the surface and help gas exchange. 20 bucks at the pet store. Get a battery operated one to have on hand for emergencies.

Thank you

 

[abet]

Update with filter added in. We are getting back clear

 

[Tankkeepers]

Looking good

 

[I never finish anythi]

Do you use rodi water ??

 

[ilikefish69]

Update with filter added in. We are getting back clear

what type of filter? I added a UV sterilizer to my tank - I can not get rid of this murky green water