Green Water Vs. Carpet Algae Options

[nobnoba]

Are green water and Carpet Algae works the same way? ie. processing Ammonia to harmless nitrogen?

I am trying to find the best combination of both world. Since green water is excellent for water condition and goldfish growth and color but it makes owners see their lovely pets once a week!

My thinking is, if carpet algae works the same was as green water, then we could allow our tank to be covered by algae, have excellent water condition and yet can see the fish!

Rational goal, no?

[HappyBuddha]

Just to add on...

The numero uno reason given by many against using green water is they can't see their fishes.

Erm.... so what?

With a proper setup and well QTed fish, your collection is unlikely to fall sick easily. They don't fight, nor flattern their cheeks banging against the wall either. You'll see them for sure at least once a week during water change anyway, a time where you do your visual inspection.

Most importantly, you don't have to keep all your fishes in green water! Why do you want to hang around the hot and humid backyard (or rural ponds) everyday to "look" at your fishes. What is there to see?

Just set up a cool display tank in the comfort of your airconditioned living room, pull up your favoite lounger, lit your cigar and turn off the bloody handphone then stare blindly at and be mesmerized by your beautifully kept goldfishes, show class goldfishes that you rotate between your green and blue water!!

Please change your mindset about needing to "see" your fishes and having green water will be an easily acceptable proposition.