Cloudy water

[Mith]

I was wondering... what actually causes it? I had my water prestine when I finally got my substrate clean. Now it's not as clear... is this part of the bacteria growing or something? I've heard someone say that once it's cycled, the tank gets crystal clear....


So the cloudyness is bacteria?:help:

[escamosa]

Dissolved Constituents - If washing the gravel doesn't solve the problem, the next most likely cause of cloudy water in a newly filled tank is a high level of dissolved constituents such as phosphates, silicates, or heavy metals. If you test the water, you'll no doubt find the pH is high (alkaline). In these cases, treating the water with conditioners will often resolve the problem.

Another option, that has many benefits beyond resolving cloudy water, is to use RO (Reverse Osmosis) water. Your local fish shop may sell it, or sell units capable of making RO water.


Bacterial Blossom - Often cloudy water doesn't appear the instant an aquarium is set up. Instead it appears days, weeks, or even months later. In these cases the cause is usually due to bacterial bloom. As the new aquarium goes through the initial break in cycle, it is not unusual for the water to become cloudy, or at least a little hazy. It will take several weeks to several months to establish bacterial colonies that are able to clear wastes from the water. Over time that cloudiness will resolve itself.

Thought you might find this interesting Mith.:22:

[korith]

Could take a few days for the particulates in the water to settle down, or get caught up in the filter.

If it's been cycled, could be a bacterial bloom, new tank syndrome.

[Mith]

Bacterial Blossom - Often cloudy water doesn't appear the instant an aquarium is set up. Instead it appears days, weeks, or even months later. In these cases the cause is usually due to bacterial bloom. As the new aquarium goes through the initial break in cycle, it is not unusual for the water to become cloudy, or at least a little hazy. It will take several weeks to several months to establish bacterial colonies that are able to clear wastes from the water. Over time that cloudiness will resolve itself.

Thought you might find this interesting Mith.:22:


Excellent! I strongly suspect, since the water's been there for almost a week, that it's the bacterial bloom! I probably should test it. In fact, it's about time for bed! I'll test it before I hit the sack!

You hold down the forum for me whilst I'm gone now ya hear!...hehe :22:

[escamosa]

One out all out Mith, i'm turnin in myself.thumbs2:
Night all.

[Mith]

One out all out Mith, i'm turnin in myself.thumbs2:
Night all.


GD... just tested it. I have ZERO nitrites.... guess I'll have to test the amonia to make sure it's around 5ppm... jeeez.

[Mith]

OMG OMG OMG! I looked too quickly at the test. I have .25ppm NITRITES!

WOOT mf WOOT!!!!!!!!!


NOW what do I do... LOL. Do I still keep the amonia level at 5?? HURRY HURRY... what do I DO!... LOL

[Sharon]

The Ammonia should be maintained at 5ppm at this point...Did you test the Ammonia level?

[Mith]

The Ammonia should be maintained at 5ppm at this point...Did you test the Ammonia level?


dam, it's at 3ppm... want me to raise it to 5 even though I have .25 nitrites?

[Mith]

OMG I'm actually talking to someone about nitrites and amonia levels and I actually have a little idea what I'm saying!... LOL


Hey, SUBSTRATE is gravel!!! WOOT WOOT



... and yes, I AM from the land of the easily amused!:22:

[loachcoach]

... and yes, I AM from the land of the easily amused!:22:

Just ask the blow up doll...