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I have a 30 gal. aquarium with an oscar in it, have had it about a year now. For a while I had a very territorial convict in there also who would bite whenever I tried to siphon the gravel. Couple weeks ago I noticed the water starting to take on a greenish hue. Never happened before, so I figured it was because of the lack of cleaning/water changes. I got rid of him and have been changing the water more than usual trying to get rid of the green color and it always comes back. Tonite I noticed the same green tint in my Brita pitcher and realized it was a sort of slime that was developing in the water.
Two questions: Who is the proper government entity to call regarding the quality of my tap water?
If it's definitely something in my tap water and it's something that can't/won't be "fixed," how can I keep my fish tank clear??
I understand the answers about algae, but the thing I don't understand is why it's happening now all of a sudden, after I've had the tank for almost a year.
Usually this is a sign that algae is flourising in your tank. For the most part algae wont harm your fish although its unsightly. Algae needs stuff to grow this can be uneatten foods or theirwaste. So if your tank has alot of algae its not the best conditations for fish. To reduce the algae try turning the lights off for a few days.Reduce the Nutrients amount in the water by changing the water more often. You can do partial water changes to remove the extent of algae in your tank.If that doesn't work can take a more aggressive action.Algae grows best in water and tanks that may have to much fish waste to be healthy for your fish. If real thick could cause respiratory problems.
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Earth Day can be a fun weekend event, but our commitment to help the environment means all of us should try to adopt small changes. Here’s a list of 25 ways for families to go green, courtesy of FamilyFun magazine:
1. Buy reusable shopping bags and use them for gift wrap. They are comparable in price to a paper gift bag, and they provide the recipient with something that they can use. 2. Kids bring home tons of paper from school. Save the sheets that have printing on only one side and use them for crafts and for printing out recipes and email.
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4. For gift-giving, make a rule to purchase items only from garage sales. It keeps costs down and helps others find a good home for their used items. It’s fun to see who finds the best gift or bargain.
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