fishlover78

hi everyone, as some of you know I had decided to reconstruct my aquarium and let it cycle again. well I cannot believe what I'm seeing today I got home and went to look at the tank and it was the cloudiest mess you have ever seen! I looked around and everything was in working order. and the most annoying part is that it doesn't even contain fish or inverts yet! the only thing I could think of was the java moss I put in yesterday and then removed because it kept falling apart and wrapping itself around the filter impeller when it got sucked up. I added something to clarify the water called "brite and clear" made by Mardel. I treated it for 20 gallons and it a 27 gallon hex tank. right now there is an economy corner filter and an aqua clear 200 (50) on/ in it. I have no idea what happened. I did everything that the directions on the products said to do (gravel, decoration,etc.) the aqua clear is kind of finicky and sometimes it stops and then you give it a kick and its back in business (its old). I also forgot to pick up some more test strips so I don't have readings to give. PLEASE HELP! I AM SO DISGUSTED WITH WHATEVER I DID! I AM READY TO STRANGLE MYSELF!

Lucy

Strangling yourself would hurt and you'd pass out before you finished the job, so that option is out.

It's proabably just a bacterial bloom from cycling. It should clear up in a few days.

fishlover78

Please I Am A Mess Right Now! Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fishlover78

are you sure that's all it is? Everyone I'll be back later so I'll check this in the morning.

Hypnox

Yes, that is likely all it is. The FW tanks i've put together always go through that for a few days. In a couple weeks you will likely see an explosion of brown diatoms. These will also go away after a little time and your tank shouldn't suffer them again.

Lucy

Fairly sure.
Everything'll be ok and there's no fish to worry about.

Let's see what other's have to say.

Alessa

Both tanks I put up went through the same, tank cycled and it was over.

fishlover78

thanks everyone, I feel better now. it seems to be a little clearer than it was the other day! I can't wait for the brown diatom bloom (sarcastic!) thanks for all your help! -fishlover78