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dwalstad · 07-02-2009, 02:20 PM

The soil probably contained a starter culture of algae and fertilizers.

If the plants are doing okay, I wouldn't get too concerned. It won't hurt the fish. Water changes at this stage probably aren't going to help. It seems to me like they only stimulate this algae.

I think your idea to add floating plants is a good one. Make sure you have enough lighting for the floating plants. If you have a filter or pump, I would try turning it off.

I know its frustrating to wait it out. My 45 gal had it for a couple months (soil was heavily fertilized). Then the floating plants kicked in and the algae just disappeared overnight-- never to return. The tank did very well for the next 7 years.

07-02-2009, 02:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
dwalstad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,102 iTrader Ratings: 0 Plant Points: 62225	Re: Green Water in El Natural The soil probably contained a starter culture of algae and fertilizers. If the plants are doing okay, I wouldn't get too concerned. It won't hurt the fish. Water changes at this stage probably aren't going to help. It seems to me like they only stimulate this algae. I think your idea to add floating plants is a good one. Make sure you have enough lighting for the floating plants. If you have a filter or pump, I would try turning it off. I know its frustrating to wait it out. My 45 gal had it for a couple months (soil was heavily fertilized). Then the floating plants kicked in and the algae just disappeared overnight-- never to return. The tank did very well for the next 7 years.