I have checked for ammonia and there is almost 0ppm. Is the cloud just dirt or dust? Should I just let the filter do it's job or do I need to clean out he tank
2007-05-20 15:31:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
It depends on the color of the cloudiness and how long the tank has been running. If it's just been set up in the last 24 hours it could well be dust from the gravel. If it's been running longer than that it's doubtful it's just dirt or dust. If the cloudiness it milky or white then it's a bacterial bloom that will go away on it's own in a few days.
If the cloudiness is green then it's algae and you will have to take steps to clear it up. The best way to handle that is through reduced lighting and water changes. Make sure no sunlight it hitting the tank and that you only run your tank lights about 8-10 hours a day. Also change around 25% of the water once a week and use a gravel siphon to clean the gravel as you remove the water. This will clear up green water in a few weeks.
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2007-05-20 15:38:12 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it coul be dust or new tank syndrome sometimes in a new tank or after a water change it will cloud up a little for a day or so thats your good bacteria fighting to work you should be adding good bacteria weekly. i recommend stress zyme or cycle. did you rinse your gravel really good with gravel wash before you put it in the tank even the prerinsed gravel should be rinsed anyway purchase a micron filter pad from your local pet store they are white not a polypad a micron pad cut it and wrap it around the strainer on the intake of your filter if you have 2 filters put 1 on both and change them as needed you will see them turn brown and blk do not reuse replace also add acurrel f or accuclear to the the tank think of this stuff like drops of glue making the dust clump up so your filter will trap the particles easier
2007-05-20 22:53:57 · answer #2 · answered by Missy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend you do a 10 % water change while syphoning the gravel. This'll take out any dirt that is burried underneath it. Second, you may want to try changing your filter or your filter cartridge. The carbon in the cartridge is responsible for taking out all the discoloration and smell in the water. A personal suggestion is a Penguin Bio Wheel. PetSmart or any petstore should carry it. That thing works wonders and the water in my tank is crystal clear after using it.
2007-05-21 01:13:02 · answer #3 · answered by John M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how long ago have you changed your water? sometimes its just chemicals the water plants use. If you are in a rural area where you have a well, it may be lead. If after 30 mins or so you don't see a setteling then there is something else going on. Do you have new rock? if so them have to be rinsed first.. they have a lot of residue, it may also be residue from the tank.
2007-05-20 22:37:15 · answer #4 · answered by love4wheelin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest cleaning the tank and changing filters. I had the same thing happen and thought I'd go the easy route. In about 2 days I couldn't see my fish.
2007-05-20 22:35:26 · answer #5 · answered by wolfatrest2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do a partial water change and switch the filter.
mine did that too. I did a water change every other day for about a week because it was really cloudy
2007-05-20 22:38:57 · answer #6 · answered by tigerfire2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try some Water Clearer. There are several different brands at your petstore. I use one called Water Clear!
2007-05-20 22:37:49 · answer #7 · answered by Mellycat123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
build of up free floating alge by chance do you have any snales or anything to take care of that.. Or i could just be time to change the water.
2007-05-20 22:35:01 · answer #8 · answered by Todd C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dicky dude, call your local fish store, they will help you much!
2007-05-20 22:38:04 · answer #9 · answered by loveyouoshinystar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋