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Murky Water

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  • 07-06-2011 7:07pm
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    LB6
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    Hi all,

    For the last week or so, the water in my 27ltr tank has been quite murky. It's well cycled, the ammonia (that was really high) has been regulated, PH is 6.5. It's a tropical tank with some endlers, neon tetra's and a couple of guppies (bridge and 2 plastic plants). Tried the clear water from the fish shop. But it's just occurred to me - I set up a light for the tank maybe 3 weeks ago. Does anyone know if this could be a cause for the water going off clarity?
    Thank you in advance!


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    Sleepy
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    algae?


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    LB6
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    But there's no living plants in the tank - could it still be algae? It's kept in great condition otherwise.


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    Sleepy
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    algae can grow from rotting food and organic waste, particularly where a light is present...

    total noobie myself though, just taking a guess. Sure one of the more knowledgeables will give you a better answer soon.


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    LB6
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    thank you tho!


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    Cameron Poe
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    How are you regulating your Ph? Some softening additives will release tannins in your water making it appear "tea like". Adding some activated carbon can help clear this up. If it's got a greeny tinge it could be an algae bloom, possibly caused by the new lights being too strong or on for too long.

    Your PH is very low for endlers and guppies. I'd be incline to aim for a ph of 7 as a happy medium.


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    LB6
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    Hi CP - We haven't been regulating the PH - that's been fairly constant all along.

    I've reduced the length of time the the lights are on.

    Got the water clear and gave it two doses. All back to normal TG and everyone seems happy enough.

    Used to look like this
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    now looks like this
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    Fish are more active now as well. :D


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