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spankym13 Hobbyist Posts: 147 Kudos: 56 Votes: 1 Registered: 08-Jun-2007	Hey guys! Well the last 2 weeks I've had cloudy water in my 20gal hex tank. This is the first time I've had this problem since the tank was set up in early 2007! I've done water changes and filter changes. Also tryed some water clarifier. The water is much better than it has been since I did my water change lastnight but still cloudy. I use all API products. I have a 20 gal hex tank, with a penguin biowheel filter. Fish in the tank : Blue Ram,Swordtail,4 tetra.
Posted 28-May-2008 05:19
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	As you stated the water is clearer after the water change. This suggests to me it is either a water problem, substrate, or a filtration concern. I would suggest you pull the filter down and give it a complete cleaning. Also do a very good deep gravel vac. When you do this your good Bacteria WILL be down therefore I would treat the tank with Seachem Stability, this will bring up you good bacteria very quickly. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 28-May-2008 08:48
spankym13 Hobbyist Posts: 147 Kudos: 56 Votes: 1 Registered: 08-Jun-2007	Thanks I did all of that and still cloudy.
Posted 29-May-2008 03:50
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	What color is the cloudiness, white or green? White cloudiness would be a biological filtration concern, while green would be algae. I doubt it's the former as the tank is well established by now. Green water isn't necessarily fixed by filtration concerns. IME a bubbler has helped clear up water in this case, but if you have excess nutrients (ie. phosphates) either from the tap water or from excess feeding, this could be a concern. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 29-May-2008 04:10
spankym13 Hobbyist Posts: 147 Kudos: 56 Votes: 1 Registered: 08-Jun-2007	It's a white cloudy color. And I've done good cleanings. Could my filter be going bad and need replaced
Posted 29-May-2008 05:02
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, Here is one of many links that describe the various types of cloudy aquarium water, causes, and cures: http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/waterconditions/a/cloudywater.htm# The type of condition you are describing is caused by a bacteria bloom. In an established tank such as yours, you need to do some housekeeping and cut back on the frequency and on the amount of food you are feeding. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 29-May-2008 08:19
spankym13 Hobbyist Posts: 147 Kudos: 56 Votes: 1 Registered: 08-Jun-2007	Ok thanks so I shouldnt worry if it sticks around for a while.
Posted 30-May-2008 05:59
amilner Big Fish Posts: 429 Kudos: 654 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Jul-2004	Stop feeding for a few days. Small partial water change and return to small feeds building back up to 'normal' loads of food per day.
Posted 02-Jun-2008 21:58


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