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**Damon** · 09-17-2006, 06:53 PM

When you added the plants, you stirred up the substrate. This in turn, released NH4 (ammonia) into the water column. You have what is called a greenwater bloom. Harmless but will not usually go away on its own. The best method to get rid of it is using a uv sterilizer on the tank for 24-36 hrs and do a large waterchange to remove dead algae. Or you can do a 3-4 day blackout followed by same large waterchange (50%+).

09-17-2006, 06:53 PM	#2
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	When you added the plants, you stirred up the substrate. This in turn, released NH4 (ammonia) into the water column. You have what is called a greenwater bloom. Harmless but will not usually go away on its own. The best method to get rid of it is using a uv sterilizer on the tank for 24-36 hrs and do a large waterchange to remove dead algae. Or you can do a 3-4 day blackout followed by same large waterchange (50%+). __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)