Burks
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I recently set up a 10 gallon tank, thought I properly cycled it.
Last night when I went to bed the tank was pretty clear with a little cloudiness. I get up this morning and the tank is rather cloudy and had a smell. I did a fish count, sure enough all 6 fish were there (4 white clouds, 2 opaline gourami's). I've raised these fish before in the same size tank a few years ago with zero problems.
Did I have a sudden, rapid increase in bacteria that caused this? Checked the tank a week ago and all tests came back normal (need another test kit, will retest tomorrow). I did do a 20% water change today and that helped the smell and water clarity a bit.
Since I'm posting a topic, can plants be grown in normal gravel? I've read articles but am still kind of confused on that issue. Never had live plants before and would like to give it a try.
Thanks. Sort of a new guy to aquariums on my own. Dad is 110 miles away and really can't help much.
Last night when I went to bed the tank was pretty clear with a little cloudiness. I get up this morning and the tank is rather cloudy and had a smell. I did a fish count, sure enough all 6 fish were there (4 white clouds, 2 opaline gourami's). I've raised these fish before in the same size tank a few years ago with zero problems.
Did I have a sudden, rapid increase in bacteria that caused this? Checked the tank a week ago and all tests came back normal (need another test kit, will retest tomorrow). I did do a 20% water change today and that helped the smell and water clarity a bit.
Since I'm posting a topic, can plants be grown in normal gravel? I've read articles but am still kind of confused on that issue. Never had live plants before and would like to give it a try.
Thanks. Sort of a new guy to aquariums on my own. Dad is 110 miles away and really can't help much.