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Subscribehere we go again... water quality. :%}
stuquarium
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ok

i've had the cannister filter going for 2 weeks now.

i;ve changed the bulb ro a normal fluro tube and not a 15K one.

i did a 50% water change last week.
i've only been having the light on at night.. so 8 hours tops.

and look at my tank! its not clear
http://www.stuartsmithmusic.com/fish/55g-new1.jpg
http://www.stuartsmithmusic.com/fish/55g-new2.jpg
http://www.stuartsmithmusic.com/fish/55g-new3.jpg

i dont know what else to do...??? :%}



Last edited by stuquarium at 18-Apr-2005 20:03
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tankie
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hi there...r u just started cycling ur tank??? if u do, then its just a bacterial bloom developing.
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sounds like NTS from the new cannister filter.

give it some time, and ONLY do water cahnges if your NH3 and NO2 levels get to dangerous levels.
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stuquarium
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how much time?

ands whats NTS mean ?

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New tank syndrome

Here is a link to explain

http://www.bestfish.com/breakin.html


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stuquarium
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thanks!
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