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Garofoli Big Fish Posts: 337 Kudos: 143 Votes: 27 Registered: 12-Apr-2006	Do plants make water slimey and cloudy? Chris
Posted 22-May-2006 02:07
bensaf Fish Master Posts: 1978 Kudos: 1315 Registered: 08-Apr-2004	No. Plants , because they produce oxygen, will keep water clear and sparkly. Highly oxygenated water has more clarity. Some days you're the pigeon and some days you're the statue. Remember that age and treachery will always triumph over youth and ability.
Posted 22-May-2006 03:41
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Edited by FRANK Hi, You are going to have to be more detailed and descriptive than your question implies. "Do plants make water slimy and cloudy?" Do plants make the water slimy? If by slimy, you mean an oil like film on the surface of the water - No, it's not the plants. This oil like layer is from excess oils and proteins in the water. It can come from some fish foods, an absent or ill fitting lid over the top of the aquarium and when exposed to the air where folks fry, or broil, or smoke, a lot. It can be removed by turning off any air stones and laying a sheet of paper towel on the surface just long enough to dampen the towel and then rapidly lifting the towel off the surface before it becomes saturated. Do this several times, each time with a fresh sheet. OR, you can and an air stone or increase the air through them and rile the surface. This causes the film to mix with any dust and clump. The clumps then sink to the bottom where they can be siphoned off. Will plants make the water cloudy - No. White cloudy water is an indication of a bacterial bloom. It is the result of poor aquarium maintenance. Too many fish, too much food, too little cleaning can all result in a bacterial bloom. To resolve the problem, do regular water changes, and, at the same time, vacuum the gravel to remove compiled fish waste, and excess foods. If it is a green cloudy, this in an algae bloom and this link will further describe "Green Water" what it is, why it is, and how to rid yourself of it. http://www.otocinclus.com/articles/greenwater.html If Ben's and my answers are off the mark, you will need to give us all some more information. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 22-May-2006 07:27


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