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elaphe · 01-23-2008, 04:57 PM

MirrorsrorriM,

Just add activated carbon to your filter. Not sure what your normal frequency of water changes is, but the yellow discolouration of the water is likely due to dissolved organics. Most free-floating algae is green and an algae eater will not eat it regardless.

I would also consider increasing the frequency of the water changes. More frequent small water changes will produce better results rather than an infrequent large water change. The water changes with gravel cleaning will help to remove and dilute organic waste. The carbon in the filter will do the rest. Just remember to change the carbon in the filter every 3-4 weeks.

I've been in the pet industry for 12 years before moving on to other opportunities. At one time, I had eight fish tanks only. My favorite aquarium was a ten gallon micro-reef that actinic and I set up years before it was popular Unfortunately, no pics of that one.

elaphe

01-23-2008, 04:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
elaphe Tilted Location: British Columbia, Canada	MirrorsrorriM, Just add activated carbon to your filter. Not sure what your normal frequency of water changes is, but the yellow discolouration of the water is likely due to dissolved organics. Most free-floating algae is green and an algae eater will not eat it regardless. I would also consider increasing the frequency of the water changes. More frequent small water changes will produce better results rather than an infrequent large water change. The water changes with gravel cleaning will help to remove and dilute organic waste. The carbon in the filter will do the rest. Just remember to change the carbon in the filter every 3-4 weeks. I've been in the pet industry for 12 years before moving on to other opportunities. At one time, I had eight fish tanks only. My favorite aquarium was a ten gallon micro-reef that actinic and I set up years before it was popular Unfortunately, no pics of that one. elaphe __________________ "Forty-two," said Deep Thought, with infinite majesty and calm.