Green Cloudy Tank

[spacedog414]

I have a 29 Gallon tank. In a matter of a week, the tank has become extremely green and cloudy. What could be the cause of this? How can I fix it? My goldfish looks sick. I know about water changes but what else can I do? I am new to this, so I need some help. If you have advice, please give it to me. Thank you so much.

 

[rsands]

is there plants in the tank? a UV sterilizer hould do the trick though

 

[spacedog414]

is there plants in the tank? a UV sterilizer hould do the trick though

Yes, there are plants. Is that the cause?

 

[SkiFletch]

high nitrates/phosphates lead to the green water blooms. A UV sterilizer will definitely fix the problem.

 

[Chubbywubs]

To much sunlight can also cause the booms of green alage.

 

[tamara]

I have a thread that i've been going at for a while, tons of different options go and look here:
http/www.fishforums.net/Gross-Green-Water-t201617.html