Why wont my fish tank clear?!?!?

Question

I've had my 55gal setup for about 6 months now. For the last 2 weeks or so, I had severe ammonia problems that I could not get under control, after daily water changes, using supplements, etc. So I decided to start from scratch and empty everything and start over. I cleaned out the filter, emptied all the water, removed all the decorations, etc. (2 days ago) All of the chemical levels are now normal and I even added a 2nd bio-wheel filter to the tank and yet my water is staying somewhat cloudy! Can anyone help with what the problem may be? I figured the tank might have to go through the cycle again, but all of the levels are fine, so I dont know if it is or not. I've even used a water clarifier and nothing seems to be helping. Any other ideas or help, please?

Answer 1

Seems like the others didn't read through everything you just wrote here

Your tank is cycling, that's the only reason it's cloudy
You just started your tank over from scratch, so there is absolutely no bacteria left

your tank is going throught the nitrogen cycle, which means you will see an ammonia and nitrite spike, before you start seeing nitrates in your tank

This process can take 6-8 weeks
The only thing you can do is having patience
Once your tank is cycled you need to do weekly partial waterchanges of 25% to keep your tank healthy
read through here, then you understand what i'm talking about
http://fishlesscycling.com/forum/index.php?topic=772.0

And stay away from any chemicals you might wonna use, they don't help at all, and will only kill your cycling process
the only thing you should use is water conditioner, that's it


Hope that helps
good luck


EB

Answer 2

I have a 55 gallon also. It has been my experience that clouding in my tank comes from over-feeding. Check with your fish expert on what to feed, and how much.

Clouding can also come from filters that get too full and don't filter the water properly. Clean filters regularly, and change them out when not performing properly/

One other thing: a fish dies, you don't know it, and it decomposes ... this will foul your tank.

Finally: I use a gravel cleaner (you suction water out of the tank - these can be found at Walmart and Fish Stores) every 2 months or so, and I displace about 1/3 of the water every 90 days.

Answer 3

Your tank whether that's new or merely wiped clean out is depleted of the good micro organism it needs. In different words it necessary to cycle. With the fish in it, it has compounded the priority. Time will fix this via itself. It merely needs to re-set up the micro organism. yet watch your fish, as you will possibly desire to loose them. there is an extremely good product I easily have got here across pronounced as Crystal clean. that's bought at Wal-Mart. I easily have used it some situations and that's speedy performing and extremely much inexpensive. This product makes the contaminants in the water stick at the same time so the filter out greater easly filters them out. Works great.

Answer 4

change the carbon in your filter its used up.leave the floss or foam to alow the bacterial growth to continue forming. Your tank hasnt even begun to cycle so dont add fish for at least a couple of weeks or if you must add 1 or 2 small ones.you will see the ammonia levels rise peak and drop the nitrites will follow closely behind then your nitrates will slowly start to climb add a fish or two and do regular water changes (10% once or twice a week) and you will see your water chemistry stabilize.....then add fish SLOWLY one or two at a time and let your tank adjust between additions (a week at least 2 weeks is better) If you do it this way you wont get ammonia spiking later and killing your whole tank..better luck this time
..........I defer to eve's answer.........wait!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

Green is algae bloom, white is bacteria bloom. Most likely the good bacteria is trying to colonize again. Don't mess with it anymore, just let nature take its course. It might take a while and a few water changes but it will clear up.

Try Amquel + by kordon that usually seems to work.

Answer 6

suspended particles,try an aqua clear,this will solidyfy the particles,which will seperate from the water then you can just 'vacume'up