Very cloudy water in my 55 gal tank?

Question

ive had my tank for about 5 days now and the water is super cloudy... i mean u can barely see the back of the tank, wut do i do? there is fish in it.

Scrube the sides, net the debri's and change 25% of water? maybe 50%?

I have 3 algae eaters, you're rite its the filter its all guewy lol, but how do i clean the water now?

i checked ammonia other day its actually 0 =\ so i need to know how to clean it i found out the problem lol

Answer 1

the filter might be messed up.

Answer 2

Are you familiar with cycling a new tank? What has happened is that you have started a new tank and added fish without waiting for the beneficial bacteria to build up first. Now, with fish in the tank it is blooming so fast that it is clouding up the water. This problem is actually good - most new tank owners lose a ton of fish waiting for the bacteria to develop while yours is doing so really quickly. Changing the water again could start the bloom all over again. It should subside on its' own in the next week. Just be a little patient, the fish don't mind cloudy water but be careful not to feed them too much (no food should ever reach the bottom of the tank).

Answer 3

it is called new tank syndrome and you need to get cycle for you tank it is benifical enzyme stuff that balances the tank you can also get clear water drops (cheeper.but not as benifical) cycle helps with fish loss too.. i love it!! it will clear in time be patient...that is one of the reasons you should let you tank run for a week or more before adding anything you "cherrish" in it..:) you tank will be more balanced with it you won'y have to clean the water as often either...i use cycle and easy balance(find both at pet shops)and put more filtration than most people.. i have a 90 gal. and a fluval canister filter rated for a 100 gal. and also a aqua filter which hangs on the back of the tank and it is rated for a 70 gal. tank or so....and i change the water like every 3-5 weeks and change 25% or so each time... i also test my water every 2 weeks to ck its quality.. i like quick test strips e-z!!! i get the multi-test strips...it is good to know you water quality... the test strips come with info about water quality...less fish loss..also you need a real good filter!! i would get one that is rated for at least a 70-100 gal. tank..canister is one of the best styles..the one that hang on the outside of the tank is real good too.. and change the material as often as the instructions on the filter say they all very ...5 day old tank should not have amonia it comes from fish waste build up thats why you don't want to over feed them..uneaten food also produces amonia..

Answer 4

Cloudy water is sometimes part of the process when setting up a new tank. It can be caused from a variety of reasons (suspended micro-particles in the water, bacteria bloom, algae bloom, etc). It usually lasts less than two weeks if that. It will go away on it's own.

If you just set your tank up and have fish in it already, it's highly probable your tank is not cycled and you will have ammonia and nitrite problems in the upcoming weeks.

Answer 5

Some people have "new tank" water syndrome. I've personally never had it before but I bet it can be a pain in the @$$. Are you over-feeding the fish? Maybe the water supply around your area isn't too good.

You should always set up the tank & let it run for 3-5 days before buying fish. And always rinse the gravel. Check this out.

http://www.bestfish.com/breakin.html

Answer 6

you may have added to many fish too soon. did you let the tank sit with the filter going and stuff for a week or two? did you add only 4 small fish at a time and wait a week in between? being impatient and adding too many fish too soon will cloud you water and maybe kill your fish. i don't know what to tell you. just do weekly 20% water changes i guess and don't add any more fish until the water has cleared up. good luck.

Answer 7

Cycling. Its normally a good idea to let an activated charcoal filter run for a week in a new tank to let the contents settle and filter. It also lets some bacteria grow so your fish will be less stressed upon entry. You can also use a tap water purifier solution that you can buy at your pet store.

Answer 8

It is cycling, it's normal for a tank to be cloudy. Hopefully you didn't put in too many fish at once. The tank needs time to cycle. You should be monitering ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels in the tank. Ammonia kills quickly, nitrites kill, and nitrates take time to kill (can only be removed through water changes).
Here is some more info about the nitrogen cycle: http://www.geocities.com/shtinkythefish/basic.htm
I would do a 25% water change or so.

Answer 9

this is a normal part of the cycle....if your fish...(you didn't say what kind) are still up towards the top, then the water's ok....otherwise you have too much ammonia in the water....give it a couple squirts of ACE (or a similar product) and it will clear. Here's a good guidline...dunno if you have tetras, but if they are toward the bottom of the tank and won't come up to eat, then there is too much ammonia and you have to add ACE....the change will be strikingly noticable. Also...try checking your ph balance....you might want to add a pellet to lower it

Answer 10

The cloudiness with a bit of luck is using a helpful micro organism bloom. as quickly because it clears up you may upload one or 2 fish to start, yet you're lacking one necessary. You did no longer point out a try kit for ammonia and nitrites. you will ought to learn the nitrogen cycle while you wait to characteristic fish.

Answer 11

What kind of gravel did you use? Crushed coral will do this and just when it's clear-it'll do it again when you start moving things or cleanning it. Cloudy water is usually because of overfeeding and also make sure you have a good filtration system.