I am having a huge green water problem.
Tank specs
55 gal
emperor 400, loaded with ammo carb
Unknown brand 20-30gal power filter
Small power head just for circulation
2 14" airstones
lighting:
2 48" 40watt grow lux
2 48" 40watt 6500k
Tank is lit 10-12 hours a day.
tank is planted with mostly swords(about 15 or so) and few random plants.
Once a week I use flourish, leaf zone, & kents freshwater plant fert. Recomended dosage's
Fish: mostly livebearers=20 a few babies-2 tetras & 1 algae eater. The green water killed all 3 of my cats.
Water changes every week although I have missed a week here and there, but never went passed 2 weeks.
All water stats are good. No ammonia, Nitrate's. PH 7.2-7.5. the tank has been running for about 8 months. Temp is a nice 76 deg.
I have done several 70-80% water changes but it is rough on fish because water is cold comming from tap.
To combat cold water I am only doing 10-15% water changes a week now.
Someone help.
I can't afford the fancy filters (UV diatom etc...)
I need to know something that will help without costing alot or killing my plants.
Thanks for any advice.
Tommy
Tank specs
55 gal
emperor 400, loaded with ammo carb
Unknown brand 20-30gal power filter
Small power head just for circulation
2 14" airstones
lighting:
2 48" 40watt grow lux
2 48" 40watt 6500k
Tank is lit 10-12 hours a day.
tank is planted with mostly swords(about 15 or so) and few random plants.
Once a week I use flourish, leaf zone, & kents freshwater plant fert. Recomended dosage's
Fish: mostly livebearers=20 a few babies-2 tetras & 1 algae eater. The green water killed all 3 of my cats.
Water changes every week although I have missed a week here and there, but never went passed 2 weeks.
All water stats are good. No ammonia, Nitrate's. PH 7.2-7.5. the tank has been running for about 8 months. Temp is a nice 76 deg.
I have done several 70-80% water changes but it is rough on fish because water is cold comming from tap.
To combat cold water I am only doing 10-15% water changes a week now.
Someone help.
I can't afford the fancy filters (UV diatom etc...)
I need to know something that will help without costing alot or killing my plants.
Thanks for any advice.
Tommy