Number of posts : 1184 Age : 46 Registration date : 2008-01-11
Subject: cloudy water Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:59 am
I have just put the lightson the tank - dont need them because I am fishless cycling and the water looks really cloudy! I havent added anything to it except the ammonia so what could be causing it and will it affect the cycle?
Todays results -Ammonia 0.50, Nitrite 1.0, same as yesterday and topped the ammonia up to 4
Diana Administrator
Number of posts : 6033 Age : 72 Location : On here, talking to you! Registration date : 2007-12-12
Subject: Re: cloudy water Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:06 am
I think it can happen during the cycle and it's nothing to worry about. It's due to the bacteria building up in the filter and not being able yet to deal with the amount of ammonia in the tank. As it gets more bacteria in the filter, the water should clear - hopefully!
Fishfan Frequent User
Number of posts : 1184 Age : 46 Registration date : 2008-01-11
Subject: Re: cloudy water Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:17 am
So, it's ok just to wait and see what happens, I dont have to do a water change or anything?
munchycarrot Top Poster
Number of posts : 2391 Age : 52 Location : Cheshire Registration date : 2007-12-15
Subject: Re: cloudy water Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:21 am
No.. no water changes Things like this are what makes the fishless cycle good too, noo fish to worry about, you can afford to wait & see
Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:59 am
