Question: Help Me

sanajmlshaikh · April 3rd, 2009

Hi can anyone help me out with my aquarium water condition. Inspite of frequent care and changes my water has clouded since yesterday. Can anyone help me why is my aquarium water has turned into white cloudy water.

agabr123 · April 3rd, 2009

hi and welcome to fishlore

how long has your tank been set up? are you cycling with or without fish or has your tank already cycled? can you post water parameters?

sorry for all the questions, but they'll help the other members figure out what's going on in your tank

sanajmlshaikh · April 3rd, 2009

Hi. Well i do make water changes with my fishes in them. My setup is around 25 days old and i have all matured discus in them. Well 4 of them are matured and i do have 2 pairs of web discus too. As far as the parameters of the tank goes. My tank is 3 feet long, 1.25 feet wide and the height is 1 and half feet. I have a shade for this tank and also dim lighting. The filter is the normal sponge filter and i am not much aware of the pH value of the water cause i do not know how to find that out but yes the tempertature is around 28 to 29 degree C. All these days i did not have any problem but only since yesterday i am facing this prob pls help

Dozey · April 3rd, 2009

Welcome to FishLore!

Alex has you pretty much covered but as much information that you can provide will help. Also, what size tank do you have? If you have fish, what kind of fish? How many fish do you have?

sanajmlshaikh · April 3rd, 2009

I have a 3 feet long 1.25 feet wide and 1 and half feet high tank. I have only discus in them. matured discus and 2 pairs of web discus.

Dozey · April 3rd, 2009

By the dimensions you provided you are dealing with a 45 US gallon aquarium.

By water parameters Alex was referring to the water parameters. These are ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels. Do you have a test kit?

Since your aquarium is 25 days old you are most likely dealing with a bacteria bloom. This is actually a good thing as it indicates that the bacteria you require to maintain a healthy aquarium are multiplying.

sanajmlshaikh · April 3rd, 2009

Well ok so is this bacteria bloom harmful for my discus as i take more care fo them than my own child. I am really worried for them. How and where can i find a test kit

Dozey · April 3rd, 2009

Test kits are available in all fish stores and also online. The most highly recommended test kit amongst members of this forum is a liquid based API Master Test Kit.

I’m guessing you are not familiar with the nitrogen cycle and encourage you to read about it here… http://www.fishlore.com/NitrogenCycle.htm

It is very important to understand and learn about the nitrogen cycle as you will need to mimic nature to keep healthy fish. A test kit will help you know how well you are doing at mimicking nature.

The bacteria bloom itself will not harm your fish. However the toxins your fish may be exposed to that are creating the bloom does need to be addressed.

sanajmlshaikh · April 3rd, 2009

So do u feel that i have done the right thing by transferring my fishes to another tank

And yes my tank is absolutely bare so is it advisabel to have some aquarium plants in them that is live ones

Dozey · April 3rd, 2009

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Originally Posted by sanajmlshaikh

So do u feel that i have done the right thing by transferring my fishes to another tank

Is the tank you transferred your new fish to cycled? If not they are likely best off in the tank that is cycling.

Please read the link I provided you in my last post. Understanding the nitrogen cycle will help you far more then I can help you with you not understanding the cycling process.

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Originally Posted by sanajmlshaikh

And yes my tank is absolutely bare so is it advisabel to have some aquarium plants in them that is live ones

Live plants can help with water quality but are not absolutely necessary. But your fish will appreciate décor in the aquarium whether live or plastic.

sanajmlshaikh · April 3rd, 2009

I am so thankful to you and hope that my problem is solved soon. I will keep you posted about my tank status. Thanks a lot

Dozey · April 3rd, 2009

You are most welcome, I wish you the best of luck.

sanajmlshaikh · April 3rd, 2009

Hey Hi. I got the solution to it. I had put an extra granule of hypo. Normally i put 3 to 4 but i think this time it was 1 granule extra. The tank water is ok now and my discus are doing well. Thank god.

sanajmlshaikh · April 3rd, 2009

Hey someone there to help me again. My tank has again turned slightly cloudy. though its not that intense as it day before yesterday but yes it is again turned a little cloudy. Some thready like thing is sticking to the sponge filter. I am again worried

Lucy · April 3rd, 2009

Your threads have been merged together. It's best to have one thread for a particular problem.

Less confusing.

Good luck, I hope you get things worked out.

sanajmlshaikh · April 3rd, 2009

Thanks for your wishes. I am here to get my problems solved. Anyways i will anyhow get hold of my issue and get it solved. Till then take care and have a great time

Lucy · April 3rd, 2009

Excuse me?
I wish you well and merged your threads, as your question should be in one thread, not scattered all over the forum.
Your rudeness is not appreciated nor its it allowed on the forum.
FishLore Forum Rules

sanajmlshaikh · April 4th, 2009

If you found me rude then i am really sorry. Frankly speaking this is the 1st time i am using any forum to get my problem solved. I love my fishes more than my own son. I am concerned for them and probably because of this desperate condition i might have been a little upset and rude for which i am really sorry to you. But if you have been in love and that too madly in love with discus then you can understand me. As far as my threads are concerned i really dont know how to get them in one place as this is the 1st time i am using this kind of platform. Well i am sorry from the bottom of my heart for being so uncanny with you. But i am really despo to get this problem solved.

Lucy · April 4th, 2009

At the top of the page you'll see:
Subscribed Threads | My Threads | My Posts | New Replies
You can subscribe to any thread you'd like to follow or find your posts or threads you started.

sanajmlshaikh · April 4th, 2009

I did go to subscribed threads and it shows 0 threads. But when i went to my threads it showed my post and replies. Is it this that you have been talking about. Well excuse me if i am being a little trouble but i think i have got a lot to learn from everyone. By the way do u have any solution to my tank problem

Lucy · April 4th, 2009

On the top right of the thread is a pull down menu, from there, you can choose to subscribe to a thread.

I think Alex was correct in saying it's probably a bacterial bloom. It happens in fairly new tanks that are cycling and will usually go away in time.
Dozey gave a link to the nitrogen cycle that will help you understand what's going on in your tank.
He also suggested getting the API master test kit and post your readings for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate.
These readings will help the the members figure out what's going on in your tank.

The white string....can you post a pick of it?
Here's how:
How Do I: Attach Pictures to my post

sanajmlshaikh · April 4th, 2009

Well ok. Hey Lucy i am not able to get a clear picture of my tank but tell me one thing is this bacterial bloom harmful for my discus in any way. Is it advisable to transfer my discus to another tank or i can let them stay where they are

Red1313 · April 4th, 2009

If your tank is cycling the best thing to do is ride it out. Daily water changes to keep the toxins down while the good bacteria get settled in and working. You'll want a test kit since as soon as you're reading 0 Ammonia and 0 Nitrites you can stop the daily changes.

Good Luck with your tank.

Lucy · April 4th, 2009

The bloom it's self shouldn't be harmful but it's very important to know what the readings are.
If the levels are high, daily water changes like Red suggested would be in order.

sanajmlshaikh · April 4th, 2009

thanks Red....Well I dont know your name. But yes thanks a lot.

sanajmlshaikh · April 4th, 2009

Ok Lucy the prob here is where i stay around here i did not find the Master test kit. I am planning to go to town and get it. But according to you daily water changes might help isnt it?

Lucy · April 4th, 2009

It may not solve the cloudy water.....that usually goes away. The water changes will help your fish if you have ammonia or nitrite, both are toxic to your fish.
The link Dozey provided explains more about it.

sanajmlshaikh · April 4th, 2009

Thanks Lucy. I do change 30 to 40% water everyday. I will do as you all say. Thanks a lot and i am again sorry for my rudeness. It wasnt intensional but just that i was too very upset with the water condition and i will research a little bit more so that next time my threads are in place. Thanks honey and wish me luck for my discus keeping. I will keep you informed about my tank condition. Bye

Lucy · April 4th, 2009

Yes, please let us know how things are going.
I understand how upsetting it is when we are afraid for our fish's health.
Discus are beautiful fish we'd love to see a pic of them when you can.

sanajmlshaikh · April 4th, 2009

I will surely post my pictures by the way apart from this forum if at all you find me worthy enough to be your friend pls be free to send me message on my yahoo id. I will be really honoured to have a friend, and a guide like you lucy.