White Cloud

[PicsesLove]

I started a 10 gallon tank about five weeks ago. The levels are all finally where they ought to be. However, I know have a white cloud in my tank. It isn't hanging, but rather the white is all over. What is this? How can I fix it?

oh ... I have two feeder fish in there.

 

[Lithril]

If the tank has just finished cycling and its a white haze then its probably a bacterial bloom, should clear in a few days.

 

[PicsesLove]

ah ha ... THANKS!!!

I have hope that it isn't as bad as my worst thoughts. I like that.

 

[ryan]

If the tank has just finished cycling and its a white haze then its probably a bacterial bloom, should clear in a few days.

true.

 

[aernympha]

lol!!!!! ryan she wasn't talkin about the fish but a cataul white clound in teh water don't worry i thought same until i read it again lol...... don't u just love those sorts of mistakes heheheheme and my friend alwasy doing them!

 

[PicsesLove]

THANKS ALL!!! You were right! The tank is clear now.

Does this mean I can go by the fish I want now?

 

[Lithril]

Check all your levels first, you want your ammonia and nitrites to be 0 (or very close to) for a couple of days. Also check your nitrates if they're too high then do a large water change before adding any fish.

 

[PicsesLove]

My water levels are fine and have been for about a week now. I just had that white cloud I was unsure of, but the has been resolved now. Well, I will be off the aquarium sometime today, to bring home some fish.

Thanks again.

 

[Lithril]

Good luck, what fish are you getting? You going to post any pics?

 

[PicsesLove]

I should be in fish jail. I went and purchased 8 guppies and 1 botton feeder. Everything was nice and beautfiul. Well, when I woke up this morning the were all dead. Upon my investigation, I noticed my heater was too high. I didn't mean to but I boiled them. ) I am totally devistated, just completely bummed out.

 

[snotirl]

Maybe u should of cycling ur tank?!?

 

[Lithril]

Ouch, sorry bout the loss , what temp did you have the tank set at???

 

[KimmyFishy89]

I should be in fish jail. I went and purchased 8 guppies and 1 botton feeder. Everything was nice and beautfiul. Well, when I woke up this morning the were all dead. Upon my investigation, I noticed my heater was too high. I didn't mean to but I boiled them. ) I am totally devistated, just completely bummed out.

Thats the saddest thing! There is nothing worse in my opinion to wake up and see all your little buddies dead

 

[PicsesLove]

Thanks for the support!!!

I had the temp set at 77 degrees, but when I woke up it was well over 100. This feeder fish that I still have left is AMAZING. I can't believe it is still there, this is great. What a resilent fish!!!

The temp has fallen to about 80 at this point ... jez ...

Think I should do a 50% water change?