Azure Lord
Aquarium Advice Freak
I didn't know what forum to post this in.
About a week ago, I filled my 10 gallon Glo fish tank with water, and started up my heater and filter. I added in the appropriate amount of aqua safe plus, just cuz. I have a few problems I need addressing and help with.
My 50 watt submersible heater, that is calibrated to keep a constant temperature of 78* barely keeps it at 76*. It usually fluctuates between 76.9 and 76. My 10 - 20 gallon filter seems to be doing fine.
A couple days ago, my water became cloudy. I've added nothing except the filter, the gravel substrate, the heater, aquasafe and foam rubber background. I tested this foam in a separate container and got no abnormal readings, so I don't belive that that is the problem. I will note - I was messing around inside yesterday, and noticed a slimy film on the heater. It wasn't on the filter or the glass as far as I can tell, nor was it on the substrate.
Any advice or help will be greatly appreciated! I intend to perform a big water change while vacuuming the gravel to see if the same thing happens in a few days.
About a week ago, I filled my 10 gallon Glo fish tank with water, and started up my heater and filter. I added in the appropriate amount of aqua safe plus, just cuz. I have a few problems I need addressing and help with.
My 50 watt submersible heater, that is calibrated to keep a constant temperature of 78* barely keeps it at 76*. It usually fluctuates between 76.9 and 76. My 10 - 20 gallon filter seems to be doing fine.
A couple days ago, my water became cloudy. I've added nothing except the filter, the gravel substrate, the heater, aquasafe and foam rubber background. I tested this foam in a separate container and got no abnormal readings, so I don't belive that that is the problem. I will note - I was messing around inside yesterday, and noticed a slimy film on the heater. It wasn't on the filter or the glass as far as I can tell, nor was it on the substrate.
Any advice or help will be greatly appreciated! I intend to perform a big water change while vacuuming the gravel to see if the same thing happens in a few days.
