Green Water In Bio-filter Setup, Is it possible? Options

[desireless]

Is that sponge filter? You shouldn't have bio-filters in your greenwater. It defeats the purpose of using green water and the bio setup will compete nutrients with the green water algae. Let the algae do the job of removing the fishes' waste.

[goldrush]

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Is that sponge filter? You shouldn't have bio-filters in your greenwater. It defeats the purpose of using green water and the bio setup will compete nutrients with the green water algae. Let the algae do the job of removing the fishes' waste.

Just curious from a biological stand point,can we achieve green water in bio-filter setup?In theory it may seems illogical but can the two system co exist in harmony as an example of competitive inclusion rather than a competitive exclusion.You see what we want is actually elimination of ammonia which both systems do wonderfully.But as for green water there is a limitation and that is light which it needs to fulfil to consume any ammonia.So in hours of reduced light like today,the green water would be significantly reduced in its effect to eliminate any secreted ammonia.So if you can have a back up like a functioning bio-filter running in the presence of green water,wouldn't it achieve the best of both worlds in combating the same enemy. Think about it .....but I guess you need to achieve a totally biological, balance ecosystem to satisfy both to complement their harmonious existence.

For me I believe the 2 systems already coexisted the day any water is added to any pond even though you may not promote its existence.You see,these microscopic animacules can assume both free-floating or in bio-film.Now it is those that are attached as plagues or bio-films which adhere to surfaces that can start a satellite of microscopic existence,a city of self sufficiency,efficacy and harmony.Now these are attached to any surfaces(floor,wood,glass and even mulms)and assume respiration,reproduction,growth as in all life forms(higher or lower)So if it is a matter of encouraging a particular form of algae to eliminate ammonia which is of your main interest then aren't you depriving another which can equally be effective if not better in hours of darkness........


.Brain teasing???

goldrush

This post has been edited by CP: Thu, 06 Jul 2006 7:53 pm

[cheangv]

OK, then how about adding in some green water as a food source for the goldfish in a cycled tank? Does not matter if they collapse as I will continue to replenish from my other green water source. Then you will still have clear water (maybe with a slight greenish tint) and yet the goldfish can get some of the benefit of green water