Help Dirty Tank

I clean this tank once a week this forum has helped multiple times so I'm I'm hoping for more help I have 3 ,3 inch oscars and 1, 5 inches pleco in a 55 g tank I clean this every saterday I was gone for three days and came back on saterday (today) my filter isn't new but isn't old either I would say 6 months old

 

How much do you feed them? What do you feed them? How much filtration do you have on the the 55 Gallon?

 

Did you leave the lights on while you were gone?

 

Has this happened before? It's probably a major algae bloom, did you let someone else feed them? I think you should switch off the lights for a few days, and see if it goes away.

 

It is green water: Here are a few tips:

Causes:Excess light, especially direct sunlight. Like other plants, algae photosynthesize light. An aquarium in direct sunlight is more prone to an algae bloom. Too many fish, leading to too many organic wastes that provide nutrients for the plants.Overfeeding. Food that is left uneaten become nutrients used by the algae for growth.
Cures

• Block out light sources completely. This will shut down the photosynthesis that allows the algae to grow.

• Install a diatomic or micron filtration system. This will remove suspended algae in the water.
• Introduce daphnia to the tank. These small crustaceans eat the algae, and they in turn are eaten by the fish.
• Introduce snails or shrimp to the tank.

water changes more frequently will reduce green water temporarily, but will not eliminate it or keep it from coming back, unless the underlying causes are addressed.
Note: The water aggregators sold in pet stores that profess to clump suspended algae and remove it are not effective against green water.
Prevention Regular water changes.

• Regular aquarium cleaning.
• Use of UV Filter.
• Avoid direct sunlight on tank.
• Avoid overfeeding fish.
• Do not overstock the tank.

As with any aquarium problem, keeping the tank clean and performing regular water changes is one of the best preventative measures. Prompt attention to sudden algae growth will prevent more serious problems in your tank.

 

Wow that's really amazing, in just 3 days. I had a slight algae problem before, but it was mainly on decorations, not too visible in the water column. In fact, the water looked fine, and I just began to notice it on deco. In case you had just left the lights on, thinking that you won't be home to turn it on and off, then I would suggest to get a timer to control the light duration. Leaving the lights off for a few days now, can help the situation, but you'll still need to take other steps to clean or clear the tank more, such as the ones listed by others in this thread.

 

How much do you feed them? What do you feed them? How much filtration do you have on the the 55 Gallon?

A pinch of food a day sometimes pellets flakes peas bloodworms
It is a filter for 75 gallon tank

Did you leave the lights on while you were gone?

No the lights automatically turn off a 9

Has this happened before? It's probably a major algae bloom, did you let someone else feed them? I think you should switch off the lights for a few days, and see if it goes away.

My fiancee feed them and I made portioned baggies for each day.

Wow that's really amazing, in just 3 days. I had a slight algae problem before, but it was mainly on decorations, not too visible in the water column. In fact, the water looked fine, and I just began to notice it on deco. In case you had just left the lights on, thinking that you won't be home to turn it on and off, then I would suggest to get a timer to control the light duration. Leaving the lights off for a few days now, can help the situation, but you'll still need to take other steps to clean or clear the tank more, such as the ones listed by others in this thread.

The lights automatically turn on and off