The Puffer Forum

I have some easy plants in the tank, anubias and some others I forgot what. Anyways still cycling the tank, going to get dwarf puffers (and more plants too). Its a 20 gal. As soon as I put the plants in I got green water, so my bf went to the lfs and they gave him carbon and iron. Ive had plants in aquariums before but never used any of that. They are both in liquid form, what do I do and how much? And they said be careful when I get fish not to overdose it. Unfortunately my bf is the one that spoke to the lfs so I didn't get a good relay of info.

Hello Tabby but this is kind of a triple post.. you asked a similar question here
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=23727&hilit=+iron

and it was the exact same Q here:
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=23736

You can't really OD on the carbon (CO2) unless you do so consistently for a while. Iron is good for the plants but in trace amounts. Green water = algae usually. Try reducing the lighting period or do a total black out for 24-48 hours. If the nutrients are high in the water and the plants are not consuming them quick enough that will produce algae.

Well my question was still not answered after the first one, and I obviously didn't mean to double post the exact same thing.

I know you mean no offence but it is taboo on forums to post the same question a couple times.

The timing response depends on who is online at the time of the post. Instant answers can be guaranteed but the reliability of those answers is doubtful.

Searching the forums is always a good bet. Usually there is someone that has had a similar situation and you may be able to figure out an answer there while waiting for a response to the original post

When you are talking about "carbon" in a bottle and the iron.. can you tell us what the company is, what the product is etc..? I have a feeling I know but am not 100% certain.