algea outbreaks after water changes....why?

[gratefulhippie]

Why do I always get an algea outbreak everytime I change the water? Shouldnt it be the opposite? This always happens the first few days after I change the water, then it slowly goes away. It's been driving me crazy!!

 

[rs1831]

Are you using rodi water? What kind of salt are you using?

 

[schnutzzy]

If your using rodi water test it with TDS meter.

 

[gratefulhippie]

yes I'm using r.o. water and I'm using oceanic salt.

 

[yukon]

If you have a TDS(total disolved solids) meter check the RO water it should be 0.
Do you have your own RO unit or are you buying the water from a LFS or walmart/grocery store?
How old are the filters on the Ro unit? They might need to be changed
Also test your new saltwater for nitrates and phoshates. If you don't have a phoshate test kit take it to the LFS and have them run tests.

 

[ci11337]

RO cartridge probably need a change.

 

[m0nk]

Originally Posted by yukon
http:///forum/post/2653457
If you have a TDS(total disolved solids) meter check the RO water it should be 0.
Do you have your own RO unit or are you buying the water from a LFS or walmart/grocery store?
How old are the filters on the Ro unit? They might need to be changed
Also test your new saltwater for nitrates and phoshates. If you don't have a phoshate test kit take it to the LFS and have them run tests.
Yeah, also be sure you're testing the mixed saltwater that hasn't been put in the tank yet. Test the RO water before mixing. Test the tank water too.

 

[jocca]

What was the last time you cleaned out your water change storage/mixing tank?