Mirky Water

[Doohiky]

There's only plants in this 10 gallon tank at the moment as I'm letting it settle before adding fish.

The filter and heater are running.

The water is quite mirky at the moment and I was wondering if I was doing something wrong or whether it's a perfectly explainable process?

Thanks

 

[Johng89]

please define Mirky

if it is cloudy it could be an algae bloom common in new tanks
if so did you dechlorinate teh water prior to adding it to the tank ?

how long has teh tank been set up ? is it cycled

if its not clear in a few days try a 20-30% water change

please ensure a fishless cycle has been completed pior to adding fish

see following pages


http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=113861

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=10099

Hopw this helps

 

[drobbyb]

It sounds like the heterotrophic bacteria are taking advantage of the water not having chlorine in it anymore. Basicailly it's just a bacterial bloom, and it will clear when the bacteria eat up all their "food".

It will most likely clear on it's own over time and the development of the bio filter takes place. Remember to test every day.

From your post it sounds as if you are about to do a fishIN cycle. Be prepared to test 2 times a day for ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate as well as pH. Also be prepared to do daily large waterchanges for the next month.

You really should do a fishLESS cycle. They are less work, and typically result in a 100% survival rate. Information for it can be found here: [URL="http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=277264"]http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=277264[/URL]