fishchick

My water looks a little cloudy as in white , noticed it 2 nights ago ! what could it be ? and what should i do for it ! i like for my tank , 75 gall tank freshwater to have a clear look to it!

aquarist48

Hello. Sounds like an algae/bacterial bloom. How long has your tank be cycled and stocked? It's very common in newly established tanks. It will eventually go away on it's own once it runs its course and with water changes.

fishchick

doesn't have any brown rings on the sides as the symptoms say on the sites i went to suggest ! was wondering if i might need to syphon the tank ?

harpua2002

A water change never hurt anything. It would also be good to know readings for ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate.

fishchick

ok , will test it and syphon the tank !

Shawnie

have you finally got a test kit fishchick? because in the past, we have told you what this is and you have said you were getting a test kit...I hope for the fishies sake you have!!!

fishchick

i finally syphoned the tank last night , have a test kit , but its not testing everything, i take it down to fish store , they test it for free!

Beth1965

In case you didn't know, a lot of people don't trust the tests that the LFS give you. It really is safer to have your own test kit that will test all perameters.

Beth

fishchick

I checked the price at the fish store for a pH tester and its unreal, and have heard that the sticks aren't accurate ! want to get something that test all of the areas and has a reasonable price range

aquarist48

Hello. API Fresh Water Master Test Kit. Usually around $30 or so. This is what is most recommended.