how to keep gravels in my fishtank from turning yellow?

Question

i have an aquarium about 15 gallions and my gravel is turning yellow. Is there a reason why it's turning yellow and how to keep it clean?

Answer 1

It is probably algae. For about $10 you can buy a gravel syphon at any pet store and they keep gravel so clean. good luck

Answer 2

Well... There could be a few causes of this. Ammonia build up is one, certain chemicals/medications can turn gravel yellow... Or it could be the gravel itself. Cheap gravel or gravel not meant to be used in a fish tank can lose it's color or change colors over time because it wasn't properly treated to handle being an aquarium. I'd suggest getting some different gravel, my friend. Personally, I like the larger gravel that looks like natural rocks. Not only does it neutralize your tank so your fish stand out more but it doesn't get stuck in your undergravel filter system; it's allow easier to clean. That's just my personal prefference but it's worth a shot.

Answer 3

A good filter usually does it. Make sure that it's out of direct sunlight too because that makes algae grow a lot quicker. If you don't already have a cleaner fish, you should get one if you can. I'd say buy some new gravel and see if making the changes work, cause once your gravel turns yellowish it's hard to get back to the right color. Good luck!

Answer 4

I have really fine white gravel which i manage to keep clean by regular water changes, adding of tap safe and other chemicals to keep the water correct. I suggest taking a sample of your aquarium water your nearest aquatic centre to have it tested. If there is anything wrong with the water then they will be able to tell you. Other than that, i'm not sure what could be your problem, perhaps when you take your water sample you could ask them (water sample checks are free). As for algae eaters, may i sugest pleco's i have spotted pleco's that will one day be so huge they will need to go to a specialist tank but they have stopped growing for now at about 7 inches long.

Answer 5

algy, lessen the amount of light the tank is exposed to. test for PH/Amonia/Nitrite. replace the filter get an algy eater. Algy also helps break down waist. and fish will eat it...

Answer 6

Use a underwater filter.. they are the best and keep all the bottom clean!!

Answer 7

if its near a window or where the sun can get at it i would say that is the problem and move it.....try a better filter or algee eater........