2006-10-06 13:53:30 · 15 answers · asked by soda7020 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
The filtration ratio is much different for Goldfish then it is for tropicals. They are extremely messy fish. Most Aq set ups come with filters rated and leaning more towards tropicals at a 4x tank size gph. For Goldies it needs to be 10x, IE: 30 gl tank x 10 = 300 gph min.
A good bio filter set up at the right gph, or even a double set up will clean much nicer and give you better turnover. You can actually go over even a bit with no problem.
Aquaclear , Penguin, or a good Emporer Bio filters do the job nicely.
2006-10-06 16:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by Fire_Wolf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was told a good ratio of fish to tank should be an inch of fish per gallon.
If your goldfish have gotten a little large, estimate how long they all are then add the total. If it's over the total gallons your tank holds, the cloudy water may be from overcrowding and the filter can't clean the water quick enough.
You may end up having to get a second tank and split the fish for more elbow room.
2006-10-06 19:45:08 · answer #2 · answered by Reuben Shlomo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you can't or don't want to change the water then get rid of your fish and give them to someone who will take care of them properly.
How long has the tank been set up? If it is new then it could just be a bacteria bloom which happens at the beginning of a cycle. If it has been set up for a while then it could be from over feeding, an overstocked tank or one that has unhealthy water from not doing enough water changes. Either way the water should be changed but how much water depends on the water test readings.
2006-10-07 04:54:29 · answer #3 · answered by Nunya Biznis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More filtration, time, and sorry but water changes. You can waste your money on the chemicals that allegedly clear the tank, but they won't work. If you don't want to do a water change, you might as well get rid of the fish, because with goldfish especially you're going to need to do a lot more than once a month.............
2006-10-06 19:13:18 · answer #4 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Reduce what you feed
Increase the amount of surface area within your tank for more bacteria to grow on (porous substrate for plants, silk plants, decorations)
Buy a filter with a bio-wheel
Buy a protein skimmer (they do work for freshwater tanks)
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2006-10-07 04:48:21 · answer #5 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pet store sells different kinds of drops that can clear up cloudy water. Try bringing in a sample of the water to the pet store so they can test the PH levels and stuff like that. Also, a stronger water filter might help.
2006-10-06 14:02:35 · answer #6 · answered by ♥☆ Star ☆♥ 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
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2016-12-08 09:49:04 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you already have a biological filter on the tank - just let it runs it's course.
Do your regular water changes, and just be patient. Don't use any chems.
2006-10-06 16:53:23 · answer #8 · answered by sly2kusa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
clowdy water is usually a sign of dirty water, you may need to invest in a better filtration system, have fewer fish, or clean the tank better
2006-10-10 06:02:37 · answer #9 · answered by weebles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might have too many fish in this tank, can you separate them and set up another tank?
2006-10-06 21:05:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋