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Hey folks we have a slight problem with our aquarium for our axolotl. About one week ago the water began to go very green. I have done 2 water changes in the past 4 days (the last water change was almost 3/4 of the water in the tank). Alan our axolotl is very relaxed when i clean his tank or carry out water changes, so this is not really a problem. However i am rather worried how this has happened and any risks to his health. There has been no major changes in the aquarium, ie temperature change. So i am a bit perplexed why this has happend and why the water changes are having little affect on the "greeness" of the water. Please Help!

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Do you know your water parameters? I'm not sure if theey would have any effect on algae in the water, but might be worth posting them to see if it gives anyone a clue as to what's going on.
 
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Generally, algae grows when there's an excess of nutrients, either dissolved or light. Green water is not necessarily bad for your critter, but isn't the most aesthetic. I tend to get green water in the summer when I have my aquarium lights on the longest and when temperatures are a little warmer. I have always been able to get it under control in a week or two by reducing the lighting and doing frequent water changes.

Edit: There is some information on algae in Caudata Culture, but you can find more with a Google search, too.

http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/Tank_critters.shtml
http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/waterquality.shtml
 
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Funny that this post came up,
I just got the same problem....GREEN WATER.
Need help with getting it fixed.
I got co2 system running in my tank though, and got 6wpg lighting running for 12 hour cycle.
did nitrate an ammonia tests came up with none of either
 
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