Phyto and then Green Water

[Dr. D]

This is likely a dumb question. I bought some pods and Phyto from a reputable source on this forum. I’m certain that’s not the issue.

I’m new to this. I added the pods to my 130g (DT + sump) system yesterday. Today I added probably 1/2 to 2/3 cups of Phyto. I didn’t measure but figured close enough, since it was supposed to be around 130 ml as I understood it. Now my water is very green even hours later. Did I do something bad?

 

[mpatterson42]

How much do the instructions say to add? For something like OceanMagik you add 5ml per 20 gallons, so for your system you'd be doing 35ml.

 

[littlefoxx]

If you dump too much in there it turns green for a few hours. Did that to my old 125 on accident, was adding it and the lid flew off and the whole bottle went into my tank

 

[braaap]

It’s fine. I dose 2-4ml per gallon. Just depends on how much extra I have on hand as I also sell phyto and pods. I also dose multiple times a day usually. So 200-300ml a day on most days.

 

[Jungle Blue]

You'll be alright, that's a buffet for your pods. Go take a break from the tank and let them feast and pop bloom