General Care Discussion :: GREEN WATER!?

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Post Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:44 pm   GREEN WATER!?

I added a new external filter to my tank and the water suddenly (over two days) turned a bright lime green. I change the water a second time and the green water came back! What’s causing this?
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Post Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:55 pm   

Usually green water is caused by algae. Is the tank near a window? Or is there a lot of light shining on the tank?
The only other thing I can think of is if the new filter has added more air to the water, encouraging algae growth.

What size is the tank, and what filter are you using? How long ago did you do the water change? Have you checked for nitrates?
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