what can i use to get my fish tank water to clear up? it stay cloudy.?

Answer 1

A few things here. Usually new tanks, meaning within the first week of setting up, the water becomes cloudy due to a bacterial bloom and this is a good thing. Water can also be cloudy if it was not dechlorinated before adding and it can also become cloudy from excess food being put in the tank.

In case 1, time fixes that as the bacteria stabilizes and establishes in the filter media and gravel/substrate. In case 2, putting in dechlorinator before any water is put in the tank will solve that. In case 3, you need to feed your fish only enough food they will eat entirely in a few minutes.

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JV

Answer 2

I would try doing a water change - making sure you're using a vacuum to clean out detritus and debris from the bottom of the tank. I would atleast do a 50% water change. How big is your tank and how many fish are in it?
Often, cloudy water problems are caused by feeding too much, too frequently, and the food drifting to the bottom of the tank and polluting it. You might want to look into changing the type of food, and the amount you're giving, for a long term solution.

Answer 3

JonV is exactly right. But I would also like to point out that chemicals are a horrible way to treat your water because they alter the water chemistry. Also, when cycling your tank, you need to know when the bacterial bloom is over, because that will show the end of your cycle. Nochemicals4u!

Nosoop4u

Answer 4

And if it's still cloudy after answers 1 and 2, try accu clear....it's in a small dropper bottle, red fluid. Works like a charm.