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Aquarist Forums => Freshwater General Discussions => Plants => Topic started by: charlie on May 03, 2008, 07:49:14 AM

Title: Another cure for green water
Post by: charlie on May 03, 2008, 07:49:14 AM
I personally never tried this , but thought i`ll share this idea
http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/forumapc/aquarium-algae-control-specific-problems/7212-fighting-green-water-simple-cheap-method.html
Title: Re: Another cure for green water
Post by: BigDaddy on May 05, 2008, 11:40:24 AM
Not really a new idea... there has always been a suggestion to dump a ton of hornwort (for example) in a tank with GW to help clear it up.

This one just uses a terrestrial plant instead.

I'd rather do a blackout and wait a week instead of dumping an ugly branch in and waiting a month though
Title: Re: Another cure for green water
Post by: charlie on May 05, 2008, 11:46:58 AM
Quote from: BigDaddy on May 05, 2008, 11:40:24 AM
Not really a new idea... there has always been a suggestion to dump a ton of hornwort (for example) in a tank with GW to help clear it up.

This one just uses a terrestrial plant instead.

I'd rather do a blackout and wait a week instead of dumping an ugly branch in and waiting a month though
Hey what you call a ugly branch others call nice hard scaping :D ;D
Title: Re: Another cure for green water
Post by: Pistol_pete on May 09, 2008, 05:24:28 PM
I read that you can use Barley straw extract to remove green water. I don't know much about it but I found some products that are for ponds. They all say it is safe for fish, plants, humans, pets and is all natural and eco-friendly. Might be worth some research.