Hi Everyone , Im new here!
Just wondering if i can get some advise on what i am doing wrong . . .
Basically i have had my freshwater/temperate fish tank for a good couple of months now, only just starting to have problems.
I have platys, danios and 2 x Corydoras. All fish being relatively small.
Im starting to have a problem with levels in the tank, i done a water change 2 days ago, and the levels are still the same. I have noticed the gravel has now got brown/brown algae forming underneath and slightly on the sides against the glass. Also small spots of brown algae on the glass (which has now also been cleaned) i have also bought solution to clean off dirt etc on my fake plants and ornaments. I am just awaiting my gravel cleaner to be delivered.
Also forgot to mention i did put a solution in last week, well over a week ago actually to balance it/help get rid of any harmful substances etc.
Should i do another water change? .. take out my ornaments or plants (fake plants) ?
The water isn't really cloudy or anything, i do get a slight odour when opening the lid though ...
I just don't know what im doing wrong, and would be really grateful for any advise please, im now hoping it could just be down to the gravel needing a good clean?
Filter is good, recently replaced it and it works perfectly, as far as im aware anyway! fish were A LOT happier with the new filter.
Just wondering if i can get some advise on what i am doing wrong . . .
Basically i have had my freshwater/temperate fish tank for a good couple of months now, only just starting to have problems.
I have platys, danios and 2 x Corydoras. All fish being relatively small.
Im starting to have a problem with levels in the tank, i done a water change 2 days ago, and the levels are still the same. I have noticed the gravel has now got brown/brown algae forming underneath and slightly on the sides against the glass. Also small spots of brown algae on the glass (which has now also been cleaned) i have also bought solution to clean off dirt etc on my fake plants and ornaments. I am just awaiting my gravel cleaner to be delivered.
Also forgot to mention i did put a solution in last week, well over a week ago actually to balance it/help get rid of any harmful substances etc.
Should i do another water change? .. take out my ornaments or plants (fake plants) ?
The water isn't really cloudy or anything, i do get a slight odour when opening the lid though ...
I just don't know what im doing wrong, and would be really grateful for any advise please, im now hoping it could just be down to the gravel needing a good clean?
Filter is good, recently replaced it and it works perfectly, as far as im aware anyway! fish were A LOT happier with the new filter.