Sorry forgot to mention about that. The cloudiness is usually referred to as bacteria bloom. The filter is fine. In fact it looks like the same tank as mine. I have the 64 litre 15 uk gal 17 us gallon.
How big is the plec?
Yeh it's the same as mine.
Ok just keep your eye in the plec as in not sure they are the most suitable fish to use for cycling, especially when young. The waste production of the plec won't be enough to affect the water quality so that's good.
I'm guessing as the tank is only 5 days old there will be no algae growth yet? That means you will have to put algae wafers in for it to feed on. Break small pieces off a wafer then wait till he has eaten it all. If it doesn't net it out. If there is algae growth it would be safe to add a wafer every few days.
I've got these disc things for him, think tetra make them, they are designed for plecs so should be ok. i put a couple in a night and they are gone by morning.
The guy who told me all these fish were suitable for a new tank needs shot.
I have every intention of buying a bigger tank some time in the next few months.
I can't return the Plec either, it's outwith the time that they accept returns.
I am planning a 125lt tank at some point soon. The plec should be OK til then, I doubt he'll get too big yet.
So you suggest I keep using that filter? What about air to your tank did you have any issues?