we have a filter and i thought it was a particular type of food that make the water go milky so i changed it for another and still the same problem any ideas??
2007-06-19 21:17:58 · 14 answers · asked by lilian c 5 in Pets ➔ Fish
I have a goldfish, and I haven't had this problem. See if there is anything on this site that will help you.
Good luck.
2007-06-19 21:23:09 · answer #1 · answered by Arianna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you clean the staones at the bottom of the tank cos the filter only cleans the water. the stones give off a dusty colour mist so try cleaning them witt your hands in warm water.
2007-06-19 21:21:16 · answer #2 · answered by Trev23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your tank is less than 2 months old, or you"ve used an antibiotic medication in the tank recently, I have to go with AlieN MinD. Here's a link that will tell you more: http://www.fishlore.com/CloudyWater.htm - be sure to read the internal link on the Nitrogen Cycle as well.
2007-06-19 21:39:24 · answer #3 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a bacteria bloom :)
White, cloudy water can be caused by several things, but most commonly is due to a “bacteria bloom” A “bacteria bloom” is usually associated with “new tank syndrome” . Ammonia builds up I the tank and the nitrogen cycle begins. As the aerobic bacteria establishes itself, it floats through the water creating a cloudy appearance. A “bacteria bloom” can also be caused by sudden increases in ammonia due to overfeeding or excess organic waste and decay . losses of large numbers of bacteria due to power outages or other circumstances can also cause “bacteria bloom”.
heres some sites to help you out:
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/aquarium/msg080949135764.html
http://www.renton.wednet.edu/salmon/cldywatr.html
2007-06-19 21:27:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are small bags of ammonia that you can get to drop in your tank. They just look like a net mess little bag and it will clear your water right up!
2007-06-20 02:32:57 · answer #5 · answered by bears~N~angels 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Change the water.
2007-06-20 04:17:35 · answer #6 · answered by Sunday P 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
im not sure sorry, but did you know if you leave a gold fish in the dark long enough itll change colour?its a proven fact!
2007-06-19 21:24:42 · answer #7 · answered by HUNK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 4 goldfish and this has never happened to me.
Have you check to see if maybe they are mating, and maybe having babies?
Cheers
2007-06-19 21:20:08 · answer #8 · answered by Daft One 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably the stones, thats what mine was, clean them a few times n rinse well
2007-06-19 21:23:44 · answer #9 · answered by Emz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try any anti-fungal medicine and there is also a possibility that your gravel or any toy might emitting it.
2007-06-19 21:33:14 · answer #10 · answered by khan sb. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋