Cloudy Tank

[Falconwithaboxon]

My tank is rather cloudy, an off-white cloud to be specific. It is a 45-gallon tank with a Tetra Whisper 60 IQ. The readings are just as they should be, straight 0s and a PH of 7.4 at 80 degrees. I am using rocks and driftwood I found at a local park. Could it be those releasing something? Could it be harmful to my fish? The fish are acting completely normal. Some of my plants are struggling but they are newer plants so I think they just haven't adjusted yet, the old plants are doing fine. It doesn't look too cloudy in the picture but it is extremely noticeable in person.

 

[PlasticGalaxy]

Could it be due to a bacteria bloom? This happened when I first set up my 170L... When did you notice that it was cloudy? Mine went like this within maybe a day, and went away after two or three days more.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I was going to say bacteria bloom as well. Is it a new setup?

 

[UnknownFishies]

Is that a betta with gouramis? And also is your tank cycled?

 

[Falconwithaboxon]

Could it be due to a bacteria bloom? This happened when I first set up my 170L... When did you notice that it was cloudy? Mine went like this within maybe a day, and went away after two or three days more.

I was going to say bacteria bloom as well. Is it a new setup?

From my reading that seems likely, could it harm my fish?

Started in early December with the plants, rocks, driftwood, and substrate, added fish around the end of January, so not a new tank but not that old.

It has been cloudy for 10 days now and I did a water change 7 days ago.

 

[Falconwithaboxon]

Is that a betta with gouramis? And also is your tank cycled?

You're probably seeing my Angels.

Yes, it is cycled, started tank in early December, added fish at the end of January.

 

[PlasticGalaxy]

From my reading that seems likely, could it harm my fish?

Started in early December with the plants, rocks, driftwood, and substrate, added fish around the end of January, so not a new tank but not that old.

It has been cloudy for 10 days now and I did a water change 7 days ago.

Hm, usually bacterial blooms go away after around that point. A little odd, not sure then. Sorry about that!

 

[Falconwithaboxon]

Hm, usually bacterial blooms go away after around that point. A little odd, not sure then. Sorry about that!

Interesting, thanks anyways!

 

[Falconwithaboxon]

I forgot to mention but those small black rocks in the middle are about 2 weeks old in my tank, not sure if they might be doing it but they are the newest addition to my tank.

 

[PlasticGalaxy]

I forgot to mention but those small black rocks in the middle are about 2 weeks old in my tank, not sure if they might be doing it but they are the newest addition to my tank.

That could be possible... It is a little strange, either way.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

It’s possible it’s a bacteria boom.

Perform daily water changes and substrate vacuums. Make sure to remove any uneaten food as well.

 

[Falconwithaboxon]

It’s possible it’s a bacteria boom.

Perform daily water changes and substrate vacuums. Make sure to remove any uneaten food as well.

Okay, I will do that

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Okay, I will do that

I would also recommend you clean your filter. (Don’t rinse the media in tap water, use old tank water and swish it around. It’s safe to wash the filter body in tap water. Use hot tap water, no soap.)

 

[Falconwithaboxon]

I would also recommend you clean your filter. (Don’t rinse the media in tap water, use old tank water and swish it around. It’s safe to wash the filter body in tap water. Use hot tap water, no soap.)

I actually just did clean my filter around 30 minutes ago, quite a bit of build-up.

 

[Avel1896]

Hello,

Using rocks and driftwood found at a local park is not a good idea. Did you boil them ? Did you check limestone ?
Bacteria bloom is certainly caused by these roots. 20% water change is a good idea if 3 days apart.
What are your fishes precisely ?
To me your tank is not enough planted.