Cloudy (Cycling) tank

[metropolis93fan]

My new tank is right next to my current one.... (I'll have two going). The new one quite cloudy. I mean you can see through it, but it's not crisp and clear like the other. Is this normal? I can't remember what it was like when I cycled my other tanks. If not, suggestions for clearing it up?

 

[sharkweek178]

Just a bacterial bloom. It's normal. It'll pass.

 

[Colin_T]

If you already have an established aquarium with an established filter, take some of the filter material and put it in the new filter.

 

[10 Tanks]

My new tank is right next to my current one.... (I'll have two going). The new one quite cloudy. I mean you can see through it, but it's not crisp and clear like the other. Is this normal? I can't remember what it was like when I cycled my other tanks. If not, suggestions for clearing it up?

 

[10 Tanks]

Hello. You can easily add a sponge filter to the tank and an air stone to run the sponge. The added filtration should clear up the tank water in a day or two.

10 Tanks (Now 11)

 

[metropolis93fan]

If you already have an established aquarium with an established filter, take some of the filter material and put it in the new filter.

I did already! I took the bio-ball type things out of the betta's tank and put it in the filter (same kind) of the new tank. Not sure how long I would have to wait before taking the tiny bit of floss I have in there out. I don't want to undo his cycle.

 

[Byron]

Cloudiness can be due to a few things, and some can be remedied while others cannot.

 

[metropolis93fan]

Cloudiness can be due to a few things, and some can be remedied while others cannot.

Such as?

 

[Byron]

Suspended microscopic particulate matter in the tap water, bacterial bloom, organic bloom, diatom bloom (not related to diatom algae), all of these are whitish. Generally, they work themselves out. Some can be lessened with water changes, others made worse with water changes. The microscopic particulate matter can be filtered out with sponge/foam. Best to let it do its thing, it will (should) clear once the bacteria are settled.

 

[metropolis93fan]

Suspended microscopic particulate matter in the tap water, bacterial bloom, organic bloom, diatom bloom (not related to diatom algae), all of these are whitish. Generally, they work themselves out. Some can be lessened with water changes, others made worse with water changes. The microscopic particulate matter can be filtered out with sponge/foam. Best to let it do its thing, it will (should) clear once the bacteria are settled.

Well I know it's not from the water as I use RO ID water. Hopefully it works out...

 

[Byron]

Well I know it's not from the water as I use RO ID water. Hopefully it works out...

It will, give it time. It is most likely the bacteria that feed on dissolved organics, commonly called bacterial bloom.