Does anyone know what these tiny white particles in my 20 gallon tank are? They are making the water cloudy, but I'm afraid to do a water change and mess up my "good" bacteria. I'd appreciate any advice!
Does anyone know what these tiny white particles in my 20 gallon tank are? They are making the water cloudy, but I'm afraid to do a water change and mess up my "good" bacteria. I'd appreciate any advice!
Put some polyfil in your filter. IMO, every filter should have some.....I've been trying to cycle my tank for almost 2 1/2 weeks and have done plenty of water changes. Also my tank does this 2 but alot of mine is like oxygen bubbles over the past 2 weeks the tank has probably been emptied and refilled " not at once but through multiple 25% changes " anyways emptied and filled about 4-5 times
And I can't get rid of my white particles
I use the penguin bio-wheel -150 that came with tank. Considering getting an underground filter, cause the bio-wheel may be too strong for the angels. I made the mistake of doing too frequent (too much water) water changes, in my 10 gallon tank....which is why it's still not completely cycled 2 months later. (still trying to rid myself of nitrites in the 10 gal). So, I was trying to leave this 20 gallon alone, adding prime to protect fish, and using stability to speed up the cycle. But, I am going to do a 20% change....and hope it helps. I thought good bacteria was in the gravel/substrate too?
Did you get the 20 gallon marine land led ?
Don't do under gravel they are a sham.
Check out the aquaclear's ! They are 3 stage filters ! Heard great things ! Thinking about adding 1 ontop of my bio wheel 150!
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It's like the stuffing you find in cushions and bed pillows. You can get it in craft/hobby stores, walmart, online etc. It is super cheap, a big bag that will last for months/years for a few dollars. Just pop it in your filter and when it gets dirty, just swap it out. It will pick up any tiny particles and leave your water really clear.What's polyfilter? IMO? Sorry....newbie
Patrick, have a look into the Fluval C series. They are made by the same parent company who make Aquaclear's and are considered to be an upgrade to the aquaclear range. 5 stage filters, including a wet/dry drip tray!!!!Did you get the 20 gallon marine land led ?
Don't do under gravel they are a sham.
Check out the aquaclear's ! They are 3 stage filters ! Heard great things ! Thinking about adding 1 ontop of my bio wheel 150!
Amazon.com: AquaClear 50 Power Filter - 110 V, UL Listed (Includes AquaClear 50 Carbon, AquaClear 50 Foam & AquaClear 50 BioMax: Pet Supplies
Nice gourami, I am looking at getting a pair of them myself. I'm not really seeing the particles in your pic though
Yes, 20 gallon marineland led! And, I'm going to try the polyfil...I posted a video. These white tiny things are driving me crazy!