morta_skuld

to all bros who helped by giving many info thanks this is now my tank befor and after. Im still a newbie on this thing so i always browse through topics here to learn more. Still digesting some hehehe anyway here it is.

before suffering from green water



then after the blackout. still recovering from this pic

Bert H

Amazing difference! Looks good.

hoppycalif

Wow! That really encourages me to keep the blackout technique in my toolbox for when I get the inevitable green water episode. Beautiful Alternathera Reinickii there too!

morta_skuld

thanks bro!

xcooperx

do i need to turn on my xp2 and co2 when doing black out? The black out will be my last option, i bought some floating plants that help get rid of GW, let see how it works

morta_skuld

yes you have to turn off. no use. I was first hesitant about the idea but due to desperation i tried it. and i liked it! I covered the whole tank with garbage bag and made sure that no light will come in. to check if the water is clear i use flashlight.

xcooperx

how long did you blackout your tank? and did you do 50% after the blackout

epicfish

Wow, gives me hope! I'm on day 2 of my blackout. I hope the fish are OK...ah, they should be. =P

epicfish

I have massive green water, no hair algae...*knocks on wood*.

I kept peeking into the tanks, so I think I'll try for a 4 or 5 day blackout. I've taped a blanket down so I won't be tempted to peek!

morta_skuld

hehehehe the blackout is very exciting hehehe cant hardly wait on the outcome i keep on peeking with flashlight in its 2nd day checking up on my cardinals.