Newbie :)

[Richsounds]

Hey guys

Right well I've decided to set up a tropical fish tank due to the expected arrival of my little girl.

I built the tank myself (working with glass as my job) I made it 700x450x450 so approx 141 litres.

I purchased all the products advised Ie filter lights heater etc

I filled it with water yesterday morning adding tetra aqua safe and safe start.

I then left it to all filter through.

Here's the problem

I woke up this morning to find the water has gone all cloudy.

Is this normal practise or should I be worried?

Any help would be much appreciated

Cheers josh

 

[fluttermoth]

Hi Josh, to the forum.

What you're experiencing in your tank is called a bacterial bloom. It's basically opportunistic bacterial spores in the air coming across a pristine environment and going mad in there.

It will go in a few days, or with some large water changes.

As you're new to the hobby, can I just give you a nudge in the direction of our 'beginner's resource centre ? The link is in my sig, and you'll find some great articles to help you start out in the right way

The threads on 'cycling' (that means getting your filter to grow the good bacteria you need) will be especially important for you.