![]() High ammonia and nitrites would indicate excess food or waste. Have a pet store test your water, or you can purchase Tetra EasyStrips™. A good rule of thumb is at least once a month, or twice a month if you have a heavy fish load or if you have fish that produce more waste such as Goldfish or Cichlids. Also, be sure to monitor and change your filter cartridge on a regular basis. A water change of 50% or more will help by restarting the cycle. The reasons for this are fluctuations in the nitrogen cycle, and the release of gases in solution as the result of an increase in water temperature. Second, your aquarium could be experiencing what is known as “new tank syndrome.” When you set up a new aquarium or when you carry out a large water change, it is very natural for your water to become cloudy as part of the system’s normal biological cycle. The larger the aquarium, the more waste your aquarium can handle before it becomes a problem to your fish. ![]() ![]() It is best to buy the largest aquarium you can afford. Have three gallons of water per one inch of goldfish. You should have 1 gallon of water per one inch of (mature) tropical fish. Excess waste, like excess food, gives off ammonia and nitrites. Overstocking the tank (too many fish) also can cause cloudy water. At each feeding you should feed no more than what your fish can eat in one to two minutes. The cloudiness you are experiencing is probably one of two things.įirst, overfeeding your fish can cloud your water as the uneaten food is allowed to decompose.
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