Cloudy Water

[WayBel2004]

My tank has turned cloudy overnight. I just tested and everything seems normal.

Water is milky as opposed to green.

Ammonia = 0
PH =7.0

Could it be something else? Do I need to do a PWC? I just did a 40% last friday.

 

[Luanne]

I've had my share of cloudy (milky) water; success only came when I realized I placed the ceramic rings in the wrong basket. Once I corrected this, my tank has been very clear. (if you can, see my response to Mark Hewitt's query about filter media)

Luanne

 

[WayBel2004]

Thanks Luanne, I don't have any ceramic rings in my filter. At least I don't think I do-I have an Aquaclear 30 filter.

 

[iceywater101]

How long have you had your tank set up? Sometimes new tanks will get cloudy for a few days. The massive amounts of bacteria is prob what you are seeing. I would just do a PWC and keep checking the water if your numbers are good I would just give it a few days.

 

[WayBel2004]

The tank has been set up for almost 6 months. I will do a partial water change tomorrow.

 

[iceywater101]

Have you recently changed the filter media or cleaned the gravel really good. I still believe what you are seeing is massive amounts of bacteria.

 

[WayBel2004]

I changed my carbon bag on November 25th. Since then weekly pwc's and a quick vacuum.

I added 4 more fish last week but everyone is doing well and acting normally.

 

[iceywater101]

Ah! I think I found your problem. The addition of the extra fish increased the bioload and created more bacteria in the water. Everything should be fine just give it a few days and keep and eye on it.

I also recommend getting rid of the carbon bag and replacing it with another sponge.

 

[WayBel2004]

Really? I don't need the carbon?

 

[iceywater101]

The carbon is only good for removing medicine from the water. It is only good for about a week and then becomes useless. Your tank would benefit more with another sponge or filter floss.

 

[WayBel2004]

OK. I'll give that a try when I do my water change today.

Thanks for your help.