I set up my 10 gallon tank with a filter and purple light yesterday afternoon and i put in salt (to keep the fish clean) and water conditioner and tap dechlorinator. I have two plants and stones on teh bottom (which i rinsed out yesterday before putting them in). What can I do to clear up my tank?
2007-07-19 03:01:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
You are in the process of a bacterial bloom, and this is normal especially for new tanks. Bacteria that is essential to the biocycle that goes on in the tank is forming to oxidize the nitrogen compounds which are harmful to your fish is growing, and you need some time for it to establish to levels that are safe in your tank. Time is what you need. Please don't go getting a "sucker" fish otherwise known as a pleco, your tank is too small, and most common plecos grow to over 2 feet.
JV
2007-07-19 03:16:00 · answer #1 · answered by I am Legend 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
tanks need to build up a certain level of bacteria when they are initially set up. if this is a new tank you need to let it age and if it was an establilshed tank, you should save some of the old water when you clean it and use the old to get the good bacteria level to the point you need it. If all else fails there are several brands of water cleaners on the market to clear up cloudy water, many of them are sold at discount stores such as Wal-Mart and can save you money compared to going to the pet stores. The key to remember is patience when setting up a new tank check and recheck what you have done to assure everything is working properly.
hope this helps you!
2007-07-19 03:21:31 · answer #2 · answered by Dan the man 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is normal for newly set up tanks. It's known as bacterial bloom, which is when benificial bacteria are suspended in the water of your tank. They'll either find their home in the gravel or in the filter. It should clear up in a couple of days.
~ZTM
2007-07-19 06:57:07 · answer #3 · answered by ZooTycoonMaster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other answers completely, it will clear up on its own.
Most really good fish stores will test your water for you, and if it would make you feel better, find a store like this and have them test it. Around here its either really cheap or a free service they provide. Obviously i dont think that the "chain stores" will do this, but the smaller dedicated "mom and pop" type places are FULL of helpfullness and good information.
2007-07-19 03:15:26 · answer #4 · answered by miss brightsides 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is everything you need to know about cycling a tank, because that's exactly what your tank is doing
I just don't quite understand with what you meant by putting salt in your tank to keep your fish clean?!?!?!
http://www.firsttankguide.net/cycle.php
http://www.firsttankguide.net/cloudywater.php
http://www.firsttankguide.net/
http://www.aquahobby.com/articles/e_fishless.php
http://badmanstropicalfish.com/articles/article14.html
These sites should explain everything you need to know about cycling a tank
Hope that helped
Good luck
EB
2007-07-19 08:00:25 · answer #5 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well what kind of fish do you have? Also do you have a sucker fish? they help clean the glass because they eat algie off of the glass and any plants you may have in the tank. Also, do you have anything that keeps oxygen in the tank? It kinda looks like a mike but it blows lots of bubbles. Also, do you have SALT WATER fish? If not, there is no need for the salt they will possibly suffacate.
2007-07-19 03:12:15 · answer #6 · answered by Madie 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
i dont know with regards to the scent yet when I wiped clean my fish tank large clean and the water became so blurry so i went to a puppy save and asked a worker and he mentioned that i wiped clean i too lots and there isn't any micro organism in it in any respect so he gave me this bottle that i think of places micro organism in the fish tank and in a on a similar time because it worked. i realize it sounds wierd and that i presumed it became wierd too regardless of the undeniable fact that it worked. so u would desire to circulate to a fish save and ask for some help. i'm hoping this enables u!
2016-12-14 13:29:06 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the tank should clear up soon, but just to be safe, check out if the filter's working and working properly.
Relax. and contact the pet shop if you feel the tank is getting cludier the second day.
2007-07-19 03:14:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you have freshwater fish you do not need to put in salt unless they have ick or to make them relax. Your fish are at the great risk of dying because your tank is not cycled!!! Unless you have bettas. Try Accu-Clear
2007-07-21 21:23:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes absolutely. your tank will clear on its own in about a week. I know because the same thing happened to me with my new tank,
2007-07-19 03:05:08 · answer #10 · answered by Brenda T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋