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Is it me, or the water green? Not sure if it's the glass. I have UV running. Maybe it's time to change the bulb. Thoughts?
 

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Do you have lots of plants? Are you feeding food high in green vegetation? I have never had green water in a marine aquarium.
 
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Do you have lots of plants? Are you feeding food high in green vegetation? I have never had green water in a marine aquarium.
No. I think it could be the glass and lighting from this morning. Going to run chemipure elite just in case.
 
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The first thing to try is putting some of the water in a white container. That way you can make sure if it's the water or the glass.
It's probably a combination of both.
 

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Carbon in all my tanks. A must cause I stick my hands in my tanks too much
 
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Water has a greenish tint. It's just carbon, so not too worried
Carbon can have some negative effects. It can strip the water column, and drastically change light penetration which can stress corals. So using chemicals w/o verifying a legit need should be avoided.

I think I’d follow frankc’s advice first and then listen to Erin. :)
 
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Carbon can have some negative effects. It can strip the water column, and drastically change light penetration which can stress corals. So using chemicals w/o verifying a legit need should be avoided.

I think I’d follow frankc’s advice first and then listen to Erin. :)
Sound advice from all. Thanks.
 
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