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sms2981 · 05-08-2008, 10:16 AM

Over the past two weeks I've had a little bit of an ich problem

. After reading alot of these posts and talking to a few fish locations around my area. I have bought 1 cleaner shrimp, replace filters, added garlic to there food. So far all is good. The only problem I am having is that the water has a greenish tint to it, and it won't go away. any Ideas? The onlythings i'm running are 2 hangover type filters and a gravel filter.

Thanks in advance

Marty · 05-08-2008, 10:20 AM

You have any carbon going?

sms2981 · 05-08-2008, 10:48 AM

no. I'm thinking about getting a canister filter set-up

Marty · 05-08-2008, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sms2981

no. I'm thinking about getting a canister filter set-up

I run a canister in addition to my sump/fuge. The only media in my canister is the carbon, no floss or anything. I keep it for carbon and extra system water only. My water is crystal clear. It may help you out too.

lunatik_69 · 05-08-2008, 11:19 AM

That happened to me after my cleaning lady cleaned the outside glass with windex. I had to buy a UV filter to get rid of the green water and it took about 2-3 days. Hope this helps. Luna