Cloudy water????

11-28-2010, 11:16 PM
Post #1: Sir Patrick

Any updates?
11-29-2010, 07:56 AM
Post #2: pjr

I adjusted the skimmer over the weekend.... it seemed to help a bit. I think the DOCs may have got out of control as a result. We're going to do another water change and do a water sample at the LFS.... just to do some greater analysis. Details and pic coming soon!
11-29-2010, 12:43 PM
Post #3: cg5071

I have heard of a white algae bloom from dosing to much of a carbon source at once. like vodka dosing ect.
11-30-2010, 07:24 PM
Post #4: pjr

It's not easy being green.

http://tapa.tk/mu/450eedeb-a3af-0287.jpg
11-30-2010, 07:27 PM
Post #5: pjr

Phosphates are 0 as are nitrates; Ph is 8.3 and alk is 10.2 (high)!
11-30-2010, 07:33 PM
Post #6: Skyhigh

hook up a UV for a few days and it will be gone..
11-30-2010, 08:58 PM
Post #7: pjr

thx Brian.... would not have considered it; never used one before. I see one of these hang-on "Green Killing Machines" out there. Anyone know much about these?
11-30-2010, 09:12 PM
Post #8: fishtal

If it is as green as it looks I'd say it's an algae bloom. If it was more white I'd think bacterial. Have you thought of tossing in some rotifers to feed on it? Just a thought. :)
11-30-2010, 09:14 PM
Post #9: pjr

hmmm.... good idea. I better find a LOT of them!
11-30-2010, 10:21 PM
Post #10: Sir Patrick

Wow!!! That is some green water!!! I have no idea what could cause this!

Anyone?