Why Do I Have a Cloudy Aquarium?
One of the most perplexing questions that new aquarists ask pertains to cloudy aquarium water – don’t
worry, we’ve all been there! Here is some information on why this frustrating phenomenon is happening
to your fish tank,...
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Why Do I Have a Cloudy Aquarium?
One of the most perplexing questions that new aquarists ask pertains to cloudy aquarium water – don’t
worry, we’ve all been there! Here is some information on why this frustrating phenomenon is happening
to your fish tank, and of course what measures you should do to fix it.
The Potential Causes for Cloudy Water
Cloudy aquarium water can be a by-product of several things; however, they all are pretty closely knit.
Here’s a hint – almost all of them have to do with your bacteria colony.
Still frustrated? Keep reading.
One of the most common reasons why you will experience cloudiness is called “New Tank Syndrome.
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All this means is that your tank is currently cycling and establishing a strong colony of ammoniaconverting bacteria.
This is perfectly normal and expected.
Sometimes the cloudiness will be
accompanied by a green tinge or slight odor as well.
Another very common reason why cloudy aquarium water occurs is as simple as overfeeding your fi
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