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zookeper Hobbyist Posts: 106 Kudos: 62 Votes: 6 Registered: 19-Apr-2007	I have been noticing that my water stinks in the tank. It smells like lake water. My tank is crystal clear and the water quality is all in check. I have NO algea anymore, yes.. I kept the Chinese Algea eaters and they are fine and dont bother anyone but they sure do eat like crazy. I did partial water changes and have upped that abit and still the water stinks. I dont get it. Any idea? Thanks
Posted 17-Oct-2007 01:45
clippers1996 Fingerling Posts: 25 Kudos: 10 Votes: 14 Registered: 10-Oct-2004	Your filter cartridge/media may need to be cleaned or changed. I've had friends who've had this problem and it's mainly due to filter needing a good scrub and new cartridge.
Posted 17-Oct-2007 02:10
longhairedgit Fish Guru Lord of the Beasts Posts: 2502 Kudos: 1778 Votes: 29 Registered: 21-Aug-2005	Hydrogen sulphide, possibly methane is often at fault. Do you really get down into the gravel when you do a gravel vac? Perhaps its down to trapped water or air in a hollow ornament?
Posted 17-Oct-2007 02:19
zookeper Hobbyist Posts: 106 Kudos: 62 Votes: 6 Registered: 19-Apr-2007	I think I found the reason, thanks to Clippers1996. While my filter media isnt bad the inside of the tubes etc is thick with slime. I cleaned them good a couple months ago and didnt think I needed to clean them this often but I guess I do. Its late now so will get at it tomorrow and see how it goes and if that was the problem. Thanks... Todd
Posted 17-Oct-2007 04:27
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Sound's like you will have to rethink your maintenance program. I would also do several water changes 3-4 days appart as well as several deep gravel cleanings. *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 17-Oct-2007 06:47
Optimusprime Small Fry Posts: 11 Kudos: 5 Votes: 6 Registered: 23-Oct-2007	i just have to add that not all smells are bad in a freshwater tank ..OH and this is also my first post. "All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where it was." Toni Morrison. CHECK MY PROFILE FOR PICTURES.
Posted 24-Oct-2007 04:44


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