What To Do?

[djm123]

My tank ran well, I AM doing the partials but it now has a greenish haze and some brown Alge, how can I clear this, I feel fish should be more vibrant... they look a tad lazy?

 

[dthoffsett]

How long has the tank been set up and how did you cycle it? What are your current ammonia/nitrite/nitrate reading (actual numbers if possible) and do you use liquid tests or strips?

What size is the tank and what is it stocked with? What do you mean by lazy, are their fins clamped, are they hovering at the surface or on the bottom.

As for the green haze that would be free floating algae and the brown algae is usually seen in new set ups. For more information on algae read: [URL="http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=95077"]http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=95077[/URL]

We'd love to help, but we need some more information.

 

[djm123]

How long has the tank been set up and how did you cycle it? What are your current ammonia/nitrite/nitrate reading (actual numbers if possible) and do you use liquid tests or strips?

What size is the tank and what is it stocked with? What do you mean by lazy, are their fins clamped, are they hovering at the surface or on the bottom.

As for the green haze that would be free floating algae and the brown algae is usually seen in new set ups. For more information on algae read: <a href="http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=95077" target="_blank">http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=95077</a>

We'd love to help, but we need some more information.



ITs been set up a long time, NO I did not test, I have only 4 Africans and its a 46 gallon bow. Lazy, but no fins clamped ect they are really not just vibrant the way they shoud be, what do you do with free floating alge and brown algae?

 

[dthoffsett]

From the link in my prior post:

Brown algae AKA Diatoms

Description
This type of algae is actually a diatom. Diatoms often form a soft brown clump and are often seen in new, immature, set ups. Diatoms are usually a result of lack of light or an excess of silicates (which they need to multiply).

Possible cure
Increasing the light levels, by adding more light of keeping existing light on for longer, will usually make it disappear. Diatoms can be easily removed by wiping the glass or decorations. I have heard that in America there is a silicate absorbing filter media available, but I have not seen it anywhere on the net.

Green water AKA Algae bloom
Description
This is a green single celled alga that rapidly reproduces in water, thus turning it green. This is generally called an "algae bloom" and is more often than not caused by too much light or direct sunlight.

Possible cure
An algae bloom can be removed by filtering with micron cartridges or diatom filters. UV sterilizers can prevent the bloom in the first place.
It should be noted that green water is especially valuable in the breeding and raising of daphnia and baby brine shrimp.

As for being lazy, high ammonia or nitrite could be a possible explanation, but you'll need to test your water to rule it out.