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	Cloudy water after Pimafix/Melafix treatment
upikabu Fish Addict Posts: 591 Kudos: 393 Votes: 44 Registered: 08-Jun-2005	Hi, I just finished a 6-day Pimafix/Melafix treatment on my tank and now it's cloudy. I did a 25-30% water change every 3 days (first two times with gravel vacuuming 1/3 of tank, last time without g.v.). The bottles say those meds "do not harm beneficial bacteria" in your tank. I've added Seachem Stability (bacterial starter), which did help a cloudy water/bacterial bloom problem I had before, but with no effect this time. Has anyone had experience with their tank turning cloudy after medication? Any advice? Thanks much. -P
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
Bob Wesolowski Mega Fish Posts: 1379 Kudos: 1462 Registered: 14-Oct-2004	I have had "haziness" in the water after using Melafix. It was not a bacteria bloom but it was the result of using the product. The haziness was eliminated after using the product through water changes and regular maintenance that included wiping down the interior walls of the aquarium and cleaning the mechanical filtration. __________ "To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research." researched from Steven Wright
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
trystianity Mega Fish Posts: 1028 Kudos: 926 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Mar-2004	You can run some activated carbon for a few days, that will pull it from the water column.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Most medications will turn the water cloudy . I've noticed melafix will do it right away, and make it a bit more bubbly :%). As was said, carbon or a water change. Keep an eye on your ammonia, it shouldn't have been effected too much by the treatment you used but it's always better safe than sorry . ^_^[hr width='40%']"Has someone taken your faith? It's real, the [link=pain]http://babelfish.qwertydigital.com/" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link] you feel. The life, the love, You die to heal. The hope that starts, The broken hearts... I’ve got another confession my friend, I’m no fool. I’m getting tired of starting again, Somewhere new."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
upikabu Fish Addict Posts: 591 Kudos: 393 Votes: 44 Registered: 08-Jun-2005	Thank you. I will put the Purigen back in the canister filter tonight and do another water change. -P
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19


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