Author Topic: Newbie!!! (Read 25676 times) 132 replies

Sue · « **Reply #40 on:** March 07, 2016, 03:26:41 PM »

I would change as much as you can manage, up to about half the tank. I do realise that by the time you've caught the fish and the person taking them has gone you may not really feel like doing a water change but the more you can manage the better.
And clean a patch of gravel at the same time.

Silver633 · « **Reply #41 on:** March 07, 2016, 03:52:35 PM »

I honestly can't thank you enough. You have been sooooo helpful. I will change as much water as I can and hopefully wake up tomorrow to a clear tank!!!! 🐠 Xxx

Littlefish · « **Reply #42 on:** March 07, 2016, 03:59:30 PM »

I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Sue · « **Reply #43 on:** March 07, 2016, 04:05:28 PM »

If the water doesn't clear, try filter wool. It's quite cheap bought from a roll.

Extreme_One · « **Reply #44 on:** March 07, 2016, 04:28:11 PM »

Good luck Silver. It's great that you came seeking advice. I'm sure you'll get on top of it soon.

Silver633 · « **Reply #45 on:** March 07, 2016, 06:13:30 PM »

Thanks so much. Everyone on here have been amazing. The severum and plec just gone so I've emptied tank halfway down. Will refill throughout the night keeping an eye on the temp. Fingers crossed it will solve my murky water issues. If not I will try the filter wool xxx

Anne · « **Reply #46 on:** March 07, 2016, 10:57:13 PM »

You're doing really well dealing with the inherited fish and cloudy water. I am exhausted just reading the posts!

I am sure with Sue's and everyone else's help your tank will get sorted and you will be able to relax and enjoy just watching your fish rather than constantly doing water changes and worrying about the fish and water conditions.

So don't give up, all your hard work will be worth it.

Anne

Silver633 · « **Reply #47 on:** March 08, 2016, 07:17:17 AM »

Hurray!!!!! The tank has improved greatly!!!! Still not crystal clear but I suppose its still hot half cloudy water in with me doing a half water change. Soooo much better than before.

Question now is, do I go back to weekly 25% water changes? Or do it more often til it's totally clear? Also when do I squeeze the filter out and how often in the future? Xxx

Sue · « **Reply #48 on:** March 08, 2016, 10:03:47 AM »

Continue doing daily water changes (they don't need to be huge) until the test kit arrives, then be guided by the results. Test daily at first. Any time you see a reading for ammonia or nitrite above zero, do a water change. Once you are sure that both have been zero for a week, then you can go to weekly, 25% water water changes.

Hopefully, now that some of the large fish have gone the bacteria will be more than enough to deal with the ammonia made by the remaining fish, but keep on with water changes till you have the test kit to prove it.

Have a look at the filter sponge once a week. If it looks disgusting, gently squeeze it in old tank water. If it doesn't look disgusting, put it back till the next check. You'll soon get to know how often you need to clean it.

Paddyc · « **Reply #49 on:** March 08, 2016, 12:13:20 PM »

Silver, great to hear you're seeing an improvement. Things will also be improving for the fish as well, you'll take pride from knowing you're improving their home for them. The one thing that a lot of people don't realise (and fall foul of) is that more regular small maintenance on anything prevents having to do major work to fix a problem. It goes for anything from Fish tanks to Army Tanks!

In time, you should achieve a lovely clear Aquarium you'll be able to show off and enjoy.

Have you taken any pics of the tank at it's worst? If so, you would have a great before and after shot to post here... Hint hint

Littlefish · « **Reply #50 on:** March 08, 2016, 01:55:34 PM »

Hi Silver.
Glad to hear that the tank is looking better.
Keep up the good work, it is worth the effort.

Silver633 · « **Reply #51 on:** March 15, 2016, 10:10:58 PM »

Unfortunately my clear water didn't last and I still have a cloudy tank. My hubby did research and has said that it could be either an algae boom or something like that? He also said that it might be that the sun shines straight in on the tank for the first half of the day? Does anyone know what else we could try? Or what else it could be? I will get the filter wool at the weekend but because the tank was clear without it before, it makes me think there is some other problem. Again, any advice would be very much appreciated xxx

Matt · « **Reply #52 on:** March 16, 2016, 06:24:07 AM »

Sunlight is renowned for causing algae problems - I would definitely find a way to stop this reaching the tank. You'll get some further advise from others more qualified than myself shortly I'm sure but I feel confident enough to say that you should taking action here first thing this morning to start to bring this back into control. Good luck!

Silver633 · « **Reply #53 on:** March 16, 2016, 07:16:21 AM »

Thanks for that. I'm willing to try anything!!!! We have tested all the levels in the tank and everything is good!!! Would it be ok to put a blanket over the tank while the sun is shining on it? Or would it be better to close the curtains? Xxx

Matt · « **Reply #54 on:** March 16, 2016, 07:20:57 AM »

Closing the curtains is the safe option for now, I'm late for work but blankets are good too - explore this with you later.

Extreme_One · « **Reply #55 on:** March 16, 2016, 07:50:10 AM »

Would you describe the cloudiness as milky white or greeny coloured?

Green would indicate algae and white would indicate a bacterial bloom.

Both require different approaches to deal with.

Silver633 · « **Reply #56 on:** March 16, 2016, 07:53:06 AM »

It's more of a cloudy yellow colour? Xxx

Extreme_One · « **Reply #57 on:** March 16, 2016, 07:55:45 AM »

Do you have any wood in your tank?

Silver633 · « **Reply #58 on:** March 16, 2016, 08:07:29 AM »

Yes a massive bit in the middle. It is actually covered in green stuff. Algae I presume? So what should I do? Xxx

Littlefish · « **Reply #59 on:** March 16, 2016, 09:21:35 AM »

The wood in the tank might still be releasing tannins, which makes the water look like a weak tea colour. How long has the wood been in the tank? Did you inherit it with the set up? Any chance you could take some photo of the tank, wood, green bits etc. for us to look at? This may help with the diagnosis.

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