Its Gone A Bit Black!

[phoenixfire]

hes not going to be cleaning the filter at the same time though...the filter doesnt have anything to do with this i dont think...unless im wrong

 

[gearyboy]

No im not touching the filter

 

[phoenixfire]

didnt think so...get any results yet?

 

[gearyboy]

Took the plastic rocks out today and cleaned. Couldnt believe how much rubbish was flying round in the tank as I moved the rocks out and back into place (I netted as much as I could). It was all algae on the rocks. My gravel needs an urgent vacuum. Il leave it a few days do the gravel, few more days again then il do the plastic plants? That sound alright?

Matt

Dirty tank, naughty tank in your bed!

 

[phoenixfire]

lol nah u should only have to clean the plants again if it grows back...but sure u can clean them again just to be sure...and i knew it was algae...ive had that problem before...algae is very natural and can make a tank look nice...just not on the glass...but black algae is ugly...how much gravel is in your tank...that could be the problem for the dirty gravel...

 

[gearyboy]

Hard to say that one! I guess its 2-3 cms deep off the bottom of the tank! Cant remember how big the bags were and how many. I did give the gravel a massive wash before it first went into the tank!

 

[phoenixfire]

if u have live plants u will need 3 to 4 inches of gravel...if u dont about 2 or 3...3 being better...your gravel hosts bacteria which brake down all the food, poop, and maybe dead fish lying around lol...so if u dont have enough the effect doesnt work which makes the gravel a complete mess...how old is your tank...if its over 2 months old or so...u shouldnt have that much crude...after u clean the gravel...on the next gravel cleaning if its that bad again...i suggest more gravel...hope that helps

 

[gearyboy]

Ive got plastic plants and the tank has been running over 4months now, I never knew about how much gravel to put in (didnt think it made a difference) You learn something new every day! Il clean the gravel and see what happens. 3inches of gravel for a 29 gallon tank!?! not doubting you but that does seem alot!?! thank you for your help phoenix fire!!!!!!!!!!

 

[phoenixfire]

also sloping the gravel upwars slightly to the back makes the aquarium appear bigger...lol just little tips...and no problem...anytime...if u ever have anymore questions just pm me...have a great holiday (if it applies to you) no offense i just have no idea where staffordshire is....see ya