how can u prevent dirty fish tanks every other two days? i dont feed my fish a lot and it makes a big mess. and since the fish need the right bactiria in their tank, can u let them make the tank dirty as they want it. (not as in make it dirty as in really dirty.) cause it looks pretty cloudy in their tank every other 2 days...answer all questions please
2006-11-29 11:19:07 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
What size tank is it, and what fish do you have? If you have too many fish in too small a tank, then it will get dirty much more quickly.
Also, are you sure you aren't overfeeding? It's easy to do... just be sure not to feed more than twice a day, and not more than they can eat in 2 minutes.
Do sure to do weekly water changes of about 20-30%, and vacuum the gravel. Do water changes every other day until the wate clears.
No, you can't let the water get dirty. Dirty water means high ammonia levels, and ammonia is toxic. It is not good for your fish.
An algae eater will NOT solve your problem in this case. Get a better filter. What kind of filter do you currently have? If it's an undergravel filter, it's useless. Get a hang off the back filter. Aqua Clear is a great brand. Get a filter rated for 20 gallons more than whatever your tank is. So, if you have a 10gallon tank, get a filter for 30 gallons.
Also look at your stocking levels. Make sure you don't have too many fish, or too big fish, or fish that make a lot of waste. Fancy Goldfish, for example, are poop machines. They need 20 gallons each.
2006-11-29 11:25:46 · answer #1 · answered by Zoe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you keep your aquarium in direct sunlight or even sometimes in indirect sunlight it causes algae and bacteria to grow a lot faster than usual. They do make certain chemicals that can be added to the tank to keep the water clear but before that I would check the water, make sure that it isn't in sunlight and do weekly water changes. Be sure to only change about 10-20% of the water at a time. Also, like the other answers stated...make sure that you have a filter that is strong and the right size for your tank. Good luck!
2006-11-29 19:28:49 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is the tank near a window? because it can be the sunlight that makes algae in the water and therefore it is cloudy, but if it isnt i suggest you use a different type of food like pellets ( many sized pellets available for different fish sizes.)
2006-11-29 19:32:44 · answer #3 · answered by azn.balla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a strong filter? If you don't, buy one. You'd be surprised how big a difference a good filter makes. If you do have a filter, make sure the cartridges aren't dirty. They can be replaced.
2006-11-29 19:24:15 · answer #4 · answered by Serena T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
buy a filter or get an alege eater. its a black fish and it eats alege. it also cleans your tank. or buy a water clearer liquid. they should have some in any pet store.
2006-11-29 19:22:18 · answer #5 · answered by vballchick06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a filter or a bubble maker
2006-11-29 19:20:35 · answer #6 · answered by B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-29 19:23:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋