I have a 30 gallon Biocube with one Oranda and a Placy for the algea in there both fish are new, as I've only had them for a month. I have two plastic plants and a rock, and large polished stone gravel for the bedding, all items were purchased at Petco. I have to do 50% water changes 3 times a week just to keep the water somewhat attractive. If I do not do this, I have putrid smelling, pond-scum green water. I'm changing my filter about once every two weeks, and the label says they should last 4-6 weeks. I use chemicals that make tap-water safe for aquarium use. The goldfish food is Wardley's slow sinking goldfish crumbles.
What is happening and how do I fix this?
P.S. The fish show no signs of stress or agitation.Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?more filtration, less lighting, less feeding.Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?You should get an aerator and a cory cat fish. get 1 or 2 REAL plants and don't change your filter so often. try getting a fish travel container and put your fish in there for a little bit while you clean ALL of you water your plastic plants, and your gravel. also get a snailWhy does my aquariam water keep turning green?you should know your %26quot;placy%26quot; real name plecostomus algae eater will reach 6 foot in length and can live for up to 40 years.
you are doing water changes to often. you also dont have goldfish in the tank. why are you feeding a pleco+an oranda goldfish food? the tank light should not be kept on more then 8 hours a day or else the algae build up will be to fast.Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?Less food to start with, Don't change the filter so much. The good bacteria needs about a month to start up, by changing the filter and the water so often you not giving it a chance. Also try an ammonia filter for the first month or so, it acts like a booster.Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?you have to have a filter. filters suck up everything like food your fish dont eat and theyre waste its always good to have a filter for your fish.Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?It sounds to me like your tank is getting too much light which causes algae growth and that your tank is constantly cycling to establish the good bacteria needed to keep your fish happy and healthy
Below is an excerpt from fishyou which explains whats going on when you first set up your tank and let it cycle:
%26quot;Aquarium cycling actually refers to the nitrogen cycle. It is a process where waste products from your fish converts from harmful chemicals to harmless chemicals, naturally! %26quot;
You will need to take your plecy back to the petshop eventually as it will be too big for a 30 gal tank. Also, you will need a way to test the water for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and ph. The test strips seem cheap enough at first but I can tell you from experience your better off just purchasing the professional test kit. It will save you a lot of money in the end.Why does my aquariam water keep turning green?Ideally, you shouldn't be keeping the goldfish and plec together, due to differing temperature requirements. Despite popular belief, very few plecs will consume algae and many starve to death as some species require meaty foods.
Is your tank exposed to natural sunlight? Do you have any form of artificial lighting over the tank? If so, how long are the lights on for each day? Too much light will feed free-floating algae cells, resulting in green water.
When you clean the filter, are you replacing the biological filter media? If you are, then you shouldn't be doing. By constantly replacing the biological media you are plunging the tank back into the cycling process. This can result in poor water quality, which may be making the algae even worse. Has the filter actually been cycled before the fish were introduced?
I would cut out the food for a while and do some reading on fishless cycling and water quality. In the meantime, keep up with the water changes.
