Bubbles n cloudyness?

[CluelessScot]

hi, set up the new tank yesterday and theres bubbles over thefilter/heater/all 4 side... is that normal or will it go away. also the filter shoots out loads of air bubbles and the water kinds looks cloudy but i think its just small air bubbles... will this stop if/when i put taller plants in ordoes it have nothing to do with that

 

[ncjharris]

Hi!
When you have filled a new tank with water, small bubbles are common to see.
The gases added to the water are added under pressure, so when they come back out, they take a while to disipate.
Filters will usually shoot out air bubbles, esp. if they have a venturi tube (small straw thing that sticks above the water surface). This helps agiate the water surface and oxygenates the water.

If you have just filled up this tank, you may get a bacterial bloom, these are common - just a result of everything in your tank getting up to speed. It will clear; may take 2 days, may take 2 weeks, but with your frequent water changes, everything will be a-ok.

Have a read of the beginners topics posted in the FAQ section - they cover most of these in better details.

GL

 

[CluelessScot]

thank you very much the bubbles on the glass have almost cleard, still a little cloudy but i think this my be my filter. on the box it has a pic - the motor housing, then below an impeller, then a flow regulator, then active carbon basket, then a sponge... mines aint got the impeller, flow regulator or active carbon basket... think i have a crappy filter but ill see the guy tomorrow and get it sorted

Cheers, Kev