filter prob.?

Question

i got a new cartridge for my filter, added a clarifying liquid to the tank, used instant ammonia removing tablets, tried to stop feeding for 2 days and still no use its really cloudy i mean like flour and water cloudy

*** i even did a gallon water change

Answer 1

Tolak is correct. Don't do anything else to your tank. Just wait a week for the water to clear up. Another water change at this point will start a new bloom of bacteria.

Answer 2

How big is the tank? You should be doing 20% weekly water changes, at the very least.

What did you use as a clarifier? Depending on what brand of instand ammonia tablets you used (specifically, Jungle brand - the kind that fizz), they contribute to cloudy water.

Is the tank new? Have you had your ammonia/nitrites/nitrates tested lately? If it's a new tank, it's very possible you're experiencing a bacterial bloom. If this is the case, let your tank be. Don't worry about changing the filter or doing extra water changes; this will clear up on its own once your biological filter establishes.

EDIT: People - the bacteria grows on surfaces - the glass, decorations, gravel, filter media - not in the water. Doing water changes does nothing to deplete the amount of nitrifying bacteria. Therefore, telling this person not to do water changes could very well be causing more harm than good, especially if the tank is still cycling and showing ammonia and nitrite.

Which reminds me, poster - test your water for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and pH. If you don't have the kits to do it yourself, take a sample of your water to your local pet store (they should do it free of charge). Your ammonia and nitrite should be at 0ppm, and your nitrates at less than 40ppm (though less than 20ppm is best). If any of your values are higher, especially the ammonia or nitrite, you will need to do daily 10-20% water changes until you stop seeing ammonia and nitrite. Both of these chemicals are toxic and will cause illness in your fish if not taken care of.

Answer 3

It has to do with replacing the cartridge, you removed most all of your nitrifying bacteria. What you are seeing is a bacterial bloom, once the nirifying bacteria colonize on the new filter media it should clear up. This may take a few days, or a few weeks.

Next time you think it's necessary to change the cartridge floatr the old one in the tank for a few days. This will aid in transfering the bacteria, and help to prevent any clouding or cycling problems.

Answer 4

How big is the tank? Prepare for a 40% water change by airating water in a bucket for about 4 hours after adding de-chlorinator. Then drain 40% from the tank and siphon the water from the bucket into your tank using airline tubing. Put the bucket on a ladder next to the tank. If you change the water too quickly it will shock the fish.

Answer 5

Gravel not washed properly or fungus in water

Answer 6

Your gravel is dirty.

Answer 7

wat about washing the inside of the tank, with like bleach or something.