Dust particles in the water?

[bblacrosse]

Have a question. For a few days now there has been these weird floating particles in the water, they almost look like dust that is floating in a sunny room. It is also on the surface of the water. What is it? How can I get rid of it?

 

[Scouser]

has the tank got a lid or hood?

could you grab a pic of it? will help to identify the culprit lol

 

[maestromad]

My water started off with that then I had an alge outbreak! Not sure if they are connected though!! Ill be following to see if anyone can help you with this

 

[bblacrosse]

has the tank got a lid or hood?

could you grab a pic of it? will help to identify the culprit lol

Here are some pics:

 

[Scouser]

before i look into the issue i wanna say, beautiful tank!!!!!!

 

[bblacrosse]

before i look into the issue i wanna say, beautiful tank!!!!!!

Thank you!

 

[Scouser]

what kind of surface agitation do you have?

on my tank i noticed that my filter didnt break the surface enough an a biofilm grew on the waters surface.

that often appeared as a dusty surface.

if you stick your finger in the tank do you see a kinda hole where your finger was?

 

[bblacrosse]

what kind of surface agitation do you have?

on my tank i noticed that my filter didnt break the surface enough an a biofilm grew on the waters surface.

that often appeared as a dusty surface.

if you stick your finger in the tank do you see a kinda hole where your finger was?

The water is moving around a little because of the filter, and there is no "hole" where my finger was. I don't know what it could be.

 

[Scouser]

The water is moving around a little because of the filter, and there is no "hole" where my finger was. I don't know what it could be.

well i just fed mu fish and when looking at my water i appear to have the same dusty particles.

all i can think it is, is.... dust.

im sorry to say that i cant really help anymore than what i have done (if that counts as helping lol)

hopefully someone can chime in with a helpful answer

 

[bblacrosse]

well i just fed mu fish and when looking at my water i appear to have the same dusty particles.

all i can think it is, is.... dust.

im sorry to say that i cant really help anymore than what i have done (if that counts as helping lol)

hopefully someone can chime in with a helpful answer

Ok... Thanks anyway though! Keep me tuned in if you find anything out!

 

[torres]

what kind of surface agitation do you have?

on my tank i noticed that my filter didnt break the surface enough an a biofilm grew on the waters surface.

that often appeared as a dusty surface.

if you stick your finger in the tank do you see a kinda hole where your finger was?

hey, if i stick my finger on mine there will be a hole in the water yes
what could it be, its just like you said, kinda dusty or something

 

[smileyface9]

Sorry idk what it could be, but you could bring in a water sample with the dust in it to your local pet store for them to test it. I know that Pet Co (at least the one near where i live) does free water testing.

 

[Scouser]

hey, if i stick my finger on mine there will be a hole in the water yes
what could it be, its just like you said, kinda dusty or something

it may be a protein film or biofilm, try a google search using the 2 terms and you should be hit with a wealth of knowledge.

good luck!

 

[torres]

it may be a protein film or biofilm, try a google search using the 2 terms and you should be hit with a wealth of knowledge.

good luck!

if its going to help anyone that have the same problem, here you go!

Causes of Dirty Cloudy or Yellow Water in Aquarium
-Two many fish in small fish tank (stocking)
-New fish tank – not cycled
-Not enough bacteria in the gravel to use ammonia produced by fish
-Fish wastes or ammonia in water
-Not enough water changes

 

[Scouser]

if its going to help anyone that have the same problem, here you go!

Causes of Dirty Cloudy or Yellow Water in Aquarium
-Two many fish in small fish tank (stocking)
-New fish tank – not cycled
-Not enough bacteria in the gravel to use ammonia produced by fish
-Fish wastes or ammonia in water
-Not enough water changes

good job posting your findings

sure this will help a bunch of people

 

[Derekkaine]

It looks like really tiny bubbles

 

[torres]

good job posting your findings

sure this will help a bunch of people

hehe i hope it does!!