Water Change

[Tippy]

I have carried out a partial water change at the weekend - the water was perfectly clear and tank doing really well. However, ever since water change the water is slightly cloudy. Temp is normal - water was correctly treated with anti-chlorine product and was at right temp - anyone got any ideas Just think I have stuffed it all up now !?

 

[dolphin]

Hi Tippy

How much water did you change?

Did you disturb the gravel when you replaced the water, as this could cause the cloudiness.

 

[devinf]

If it wasn't caused by bits and pieces being kicked up by your water change (that should settles within a few hours), the cloudiness could be from a bacteria or algae bloom... I had this pop up once or twice in the first few months of my tanks.

I'd let it wait a day or two and monitor the water quality. The tank usually settles down and balances itself out (I think people "play" with their tanks too much). However, if you're noticing a change in your fishies behavior or in the quality of water, do another water change and monitor from there.

Devin

 

[SneakBetta]

Isn't it normal?? I thought (havent had experiane yet except with a fish bowl) that the water turned cloudy then it got back to clear. Or is that just with salt??