I've had the tank up for three days with no fish in it. I put the water treatment and the bacteria treatment.
2006-12-27 06:46:34 · 10 answers · asked by mizunderstood 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
The bacteria in your tank is blooming because of the treatment, causing the cloudy water (known as a bacterial bloom). It will go away on its own in a few days.
If you want to speed up the water clarifying process, do small (10%) water changes every other day. It won't make the cycling go by any faster, but it'll make the water look clearer while you wait for the cycling to be complete.
Don't use water clarifying chemicals - they don't work.
2006-12-27 06:50:01 · answer #1 · answered by Zoe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's a milky white haze it's likely due to the ammonia spike which is normal during cycling. A brown haze would otherwise indicate a bacterial bloom, you may likely experience both during the 3 weeks or so it takes for the tank to cycle. If there are no fish in there, no use performing any water changes. You will however need to keep the bacteria colonies fed and seeing you have no fish in there you can add a little flake food daily to the tank, this will quickly break down to ammonia and keep the tank cycling. Most bacteria starters are just that, powdered organics which breaks down quickly to keep the bacteria fed. Only few products really carry "live bacteria"...
Don't fight the haze, don't clean your tank or filters.... Less chemicals and more patience usually does the trick ;-)
Hope that helps
2006-12-27 06:56:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With only having your tank for 3 days it will be cloudy no matter what! The smaller the tank the cloudier it will be.
You could test your ammonia levels, do a 10% water change, try to use a Water Clairifier, or use a paper towel so soak up some of the dirt sitting on the surface of the water.
Try to get an Algae Eater he will clean it right up!
Good Luck.
2006-12-27 07:14:17 · answer #3 · answered by Shonna 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just put up a new tank- it took it 3 weeks to cycle, I put my fish in the second day I had my tank set up, 3 fancies!
I use a bio-wheel, and a 12 inch heater- goldfish or fancies need 10 Gal per fish.
Do small weekly water changes 15% and in about 3 to 4 weeks your tank will be clear!
do not use the chemicals, they are no good!
time is your friend.
mela-fix is an all natural med use it when you first put your fish in.. per directions.
remember your water changes!
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2006-12-27 06:57:11 · answer #4 · answered by BubbleGumBoobs! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some "Corn Gluten Meal" from a local feed store. It works like a charm. Just a small amount, maybe half a tablespoon. I use the stuff on my lawn (greens it up and prevents weeds) and accidentally got some in my pond. The fish ate it up, and the next day the water was crystal clear. Has been years, and haven't had a problem since.
I've tried over the counter "de-clouders" and have had no luck with them.
2006-12-27 06:57:34 · answer #5 · answered by True Dat 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do a 10% water change every other day for 2 weeks
2006-12-27 06:49:19 · answer #6 · answered by Jon A 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Take a sample of the water to a local Fish & Aquarium store, instead.
2006-12-27 06:55:13 · answer #7 · answered by S. B. 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am a fish expert that works at an aquarium. If you have fake things in there take them out and thoroughly clean them. Once you put the fish in, clean the bowl every day and the fake materials every other day. That's what works at our aquarium.
2006-12-27 06:53:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I WOULD JUST CLEAN THE ENTIRE FISH TANK VERY GOOD AND IF THAT DOES NOT WORK PROBABLY YOU NEED TO GET CLEANEAR FISHES LIKE GOLDFISH ARE THE DIRTIESS FISHES EVER.
2006-12-27 08:39:01 · answer #9 · answered by Jessmarie 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
do a parcial water change, feed your fish less food, and get a new filter.
2006-12-27 18:08:56 · answer #10 · answered by Austin O 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋