Crystal clear water

[Skyewee]

Dear Senior. I'm newbie to fish keeping.. im keeping 3 lionhead goldfish jn a 2ft tank. Currently I'm using the Zero-color charcoal from Qian Hu farm.. it works great my yellowing water is clear again jn a jiffy... I went online buy those carbon charcoal in those small stick form but it din work. But qian hu charcoal is like coarse form..

Where can I buy like bulk...? In a kg of something ?? Thx.

Regards,
Skye

 

[FishGuest5123]

Dear Senior. I'm newbie to fish keeping.. im keeping 3 lionhead goldfish jn a 2ft tank. Currently I'm using the Zero-color charcoal from Qian Hu farm.. it works great my yellowing water is clear again jn a jiffy... I went online buy those carbon charcoal in those small stick form but it din work. But qian hu charcoal is like coarse form..

Where can I buy like bulk...? In a kg of something ?? Thx.

Regards,
Skye

Have you cycled your tank? Are you aware of the Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle? If not, please read under Beginners Starting Point in Index and Cycling Your Tank.
Now, a fancy goldfish needs 20 gallons of water for the first one and 10G for each additional. So you need at least a 30 gallon tank but I would go with at least a 40G. Once you get your tank cycled properly and the correct size tank, your water issue should clear up. Charcoal is only a temporary fix to a bigger problem. You need to fix the larger issue. Most of us do not use or recommend charcoal except when clearing medication out of a tank. We’re here to help you. Feel free to ask questions. By the way, I’m a goldfish lover too and use to breed them. Note: Below is information that I was referring to about cycling your tank. Please read it through.

 

[FishGuest5123]

Cycling Your New Fresh Water Tank: Read This First!

Cycling Your First Fresh Water Tank What is Cycling and Why is it Important? Fish waste, and especially fish breathing, plus uneaten food and other organic matter breaking down in a tank all produce Ammonia. This can quickly become toxic to fish if it is allowed to build up to any measurable...

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[Skyewee]

Have you cycled your tank? Are you aware of the Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle? If not, please read under Beginners Starting Point in Index and Cycling Your Tank.
Now, a fancy goldfish needs 20 gallons of water for the first one and 10G for each additional. So you need at least a 30 gallon tank but I would go with at least a 40G. Once you get your tank cycled properly and the correct size tank, your water issue should clear up. Charcoal is only a temporary fix to a bigger problem. You need to fix the larger issue. Most of us do not use or recommend charcoal except when clearing medication out of a tank. We’re here to help you. Feel free to ask questions. By the way, I’m a goldfish lover too and use to breed them. Note: Below is information that I was referring to about cycling your tank. Please read it through.

Thx you so so much, Senior. I will

 

[Colin_T]

If your water is changing colour, do big daily water changes to clear it up.
Make sure any new water is free of chlorine/ chloramine before it's added to the tank.

You can buy bulk bags of carbon from Ebay, or do a Google search for carbon in your area.

 

[FishGuest5123]

If your water is changing colour, do big daily water changes to clear it up.
Make sure any new water is free of chlorine/ chloramine before it's added to the tank.

You can buy bulk bags of carbon from Ebay, or do a Google search for carbon in your area.

@Colin_T, I’m surprised at your answer. You’ve never been an advocate for carbon before. Is there something new we need to know or are you just be grumpy today?

 

[Colin_T]

I'm in a foul mood and have been for weeks.

I'm suggesting water changes and then if they want bulk bags of carbon to look on fleabay

 

[FishGuest5123]

I'm in a foul mood and have been for weeks.

I'm suggesting water changes and then if they want bulk bags of carbon to look on fleabay

I wish we could cheer you up. I watched a movie and thought of you. It was about a girl who broke her back and a bird inspired her to move on and not stay in depression. It was an Aussie film. True story.