Cloudy water won’t subside

[Byron]

And it was seachem nourish for the plants along with stress guard after a water change.

Flourish Comprehensive Supplement for the Planted Aquarium [assume this is the one you mean] is fine, just don't overdose. The Stress Guard is very questionable, as are any so-called slime coat restorer/protection. I would myself never use this or anything similar. The less chemicals in the tank water the better for the fish.

 

[JayLB]

Yes to the flourish. And stressguard I use to reduce chances of sickness due to stress.

 

[Byron]

Yes to the flourish. And stressguard I use to reduce chances of sickness due to stress.

I wouldn't. These chemical concoctions usually do more harm than good. They most assuredly do nothing to counter stress, that I can guarantee, because they cause more stress being in the water. Seachem is merely stealing your money, which in itself is not a danger to the fish, but what the stuff does, is.

 

[JayLB]

ok. What chemicals, if any, do you use

 

[Essjay]

I for one use API Tap Water Conditioner as a dechlorinator and Seachem Flourish Comprehensive Supplement for the plants (at half dose). Nothing else.

 

[JayLB]

I for one use API Tap Water Conditioner as a dechlorinator and Seachem Flourish Comprehensive Supplement for the plants (at half dose). Nothing else.

What about if your fish need treatment of some sort. And do you ever use a clarifier.

 

[Essjay]

The things in post #35 are the items I use on a routine basis.

I never use a clarifier as most of those work by clumping particles together and they also stick to the fish's gills. I prefer to use filter wool (filter floss) in the filter if there are bits in the water.

Treatments depend on what's wrong with the fish.
Intestinal worms? Use a worming medication.
Ich/whitespot? Heat rather than medication, and go to medication only if heat doesn't work.
Other conditions? Water changes, then if necessary, salt.

 

[Byron]

@Essjay is bang on here. As one of our member's signature block says, fish live in clean water. And clean water means no chemicals unless they are absolutely necessary..

 

[JayLB]

The things in post #35 are the items I use on a routine basis.

I never use a clarifier as most of those work by clumping particles together and they also stick to the fish's gills. I prefer to use filter wool (filter floss) in the filter if there are bits in the water.

Treatments depend on what's wrong with the fish.
Intestinal worms? Use a worming medication.
Ich/whitespot? Heat rather than medication, and go to medication only if heat doesn't work.
Other conditions? Water changes, then if necessary, salt.

ok i currently keep salt stocked in my fish stand, i have 'rapid cure', and ick guard.
I use filter floss. I tried the clarifier to the cloudy tank and noticed no difference so that wont be used again.

 

[JayLB]

@Essjay is bang on here. As one of our member's signature block says, fish live in clean water. And clean water means no chemicals unless they are absolutely necessary..

ok thanks. i just want to make sure there is no things i should be using but am not. i love my fishies and only want the best for them

 

[kiko]

greens peas to clear a fish gut
and garlic when they're not eating...