I did a partial water change the other day, and topped it up nicely. for about 2 days the water conditions were stable and the fish looked very happy.
however, i tested today after the water smelt funny, i have green strands of algae all over my sand and plants, as if its bloomed overnight! i checked the water with my multi test strip and the nitrate is 250+ the nitrite is also a tad fromt he highest level.
i did wash out my filter, it was being throttled and had no power, so i took the fine filter out, washed it in tank water, and then ONE of my filter compartments, leaving one compartment alone for the bacteria to continue.
any ideas whats gone on? has the chlorine in the water killed the bacteria before my safe water treatment had time to neutralise it?
the readings are high, and i dont know wether i need to sit it out or do something quickly.... i put in more 'cycle' to help things
however, i tested today after the water smelt funny, i have green strands of algae all over my sand and plants, as if its bloomed overnight! i checked the water with my multi test strip and the nitrate is 250+ the nitrite is also a tad fromt he highest level.
i did wash out my filter, it was being throttled and had no power, so i took the fine filter out, washed it in tank water, and then ONE of my filter compartments, leaving one compartment alone for the bacteria to continue.
any ideas whats gone on? has the chlorine in the water killed the bacteria before my safe water treatment had time to neutralise it?
the readings are high, and i dont know wether i need to sit it out or do something quickly.... i put in more 'cycle' to help things