Best media/filtration to get rid of 'green water'?

[seancj]

What would be the best media to add to my Fluval FX5 to get rid of the green water more quickly?
I have done a 50% water change which has helped a little....
I have the FX5 coming Monday and want to buy the best media/filtration to fill it with.
Thanks

[wizzin]

UV filter. They're not that expensive and will clear the green water up quickly. Then you'll have it if you ever need it again.

[rickztahone]

UV filter. They're not that expensive and will clear the green water up quickly. Then you'll have it if you ever need it again.

+1

[Dutch dude]

Best method to get ride of green water long term is,......find the reason why it is growing in your tank! I expect the light (color and intensity) has to do with it as well as nutrients like phosphates and nitrates.

[Chad Hughes]

The fastest way is diatom filtration. Long term fixes wouldbe find what'scausingit and adding UV. Youlikely havea nutrient imbalance. High phosphate readings?

Best wishes!

[seancj]

Thanks all. I added a 25 watt UV, Fluval FX5 canister filter, and the green water was gone in two days! My water is amazingly clear now! I love it.
Now, if I could just get my HC to stop dying and start growing :confused:
But....that's for another thread....