Cloudy Water in a Fish Tank and What to do About It!

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5 жыл бұрын

Hello Everyone,
In this video we talk about cloudy water in a fish. We look at the reasons fish tank water becomes cloudy and how to clear up cloudy fish tank water. I did not talk about cyanobacteria blooms in this video because it's a little more complicated.
Here are the links to the other videos discussing water quality and filtration:
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How to Deal With High Nitrates: • The Silent Killer - Ni...
How to Save Money on Filter Media: • How to Save Money on R...
Sponge Filter vs Hang on Back: • Fish Tank Filter Showd...
Hang on Back vs Canister Filter: • Fish Tank Filter Showd...
What Does Water Quality Really Mean: • Water Quality in Your ...
What Your Ammonia Test Kit is Lying to You: • Why Your Ammonia Test ...
How Much Filtration Do You Need: • Fish Tank Filtration: ...
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@DrinkWetPoopFishing 5 жыл бұрын

i had a bacterial bloom and i used a UV sterilizer and cleared up the water after 3 days.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

I'm pinning this comment. I completely forgot to mention this! Thank you!

@rantsandreviews 5 жыл бұрын

I like a UV sterilizer for green water but i'm not a fan of using one for a biologically imbalanced tank. I'm glad it worked for you but in most cases killing off surplus beneficial bacteria does not provide a long term solution. It generally leads to a roller coaster effect. Clear one week, cloudy the next as blooms reoccur. I can see it working as long as you fix the underlying cause during the process. "Something" caused the bloom and that "something" is not fixed by using UV.

@call_me_stan5887 5 жыл бұрын

@@rantsandreviews very good approach. Like you said - it's a patch, not a permanent fix. Cause-effect relationship needs to be established. Sometimes even the water itself may be the culprit - I use heated tap water during winter and cold one during summer and oh boy... the dosing regime must be adjusted accordingly.

@stevesaquatics165 5 жыл бұрын

It was probably an algae bloom in the water column I just had it and before I was able to figure it out I thought it was a bacterial Bloom and tried everything that Jason here mentioned and nothing worked then I figured out by reading that it was a algae bloom and I used a UV sterilizer to make the water crystal clear in less than 48 hours

@themastershifter453 5 жыл бұрын

How meany guppy fish do you think I can got in a 20 gal with a really good filter and environment.

@N16D 3 жыл бұрын

4:36 is when the solution starts

@majedalhajjaj8965 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@N16D 3 жыл бұрын

@@majedalhajjaj8965 welcome

@mistygquartz3713 3 жыл бұрын

Thank god

@rorilee9791 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@nairsreehari96 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@nathanaelsmith3553 4 жыл бұрын

I put my glasses on and that solved the problem

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

That's too funny! : -)

@psycho478 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@68at97 4 жыл бұрын

5:25 are they cleaned

@TarotMoon 4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha ha!

@Trenaway 4 жыл бұрын

LOL, you are funny!

@tjhuntable 4 жыл бұрын

The water should be perfectly balanced, like all things should be. -Thanos

@mastercommanderdragonsir679 3 жыл бұрын

Shut up hippie .

@lionroaring7021 3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@tjhuntable 3 жыл бұрын

Thats funny, i hate hippies. Good one troll

@advisor4info171 3 жыл бұрын

I found another solution just with tissue paper. No need of UV light and no frequent water change. It works well for me for last 3 months. If interested, you may watch video

@Umashankar008 5 жыл бұрын

U look like thanos

@CreatedByNoriElan 5 жыл бұрын

He looks AWESOME!

@shawnsamaniego3934 5 жыл бұрын

Uma Shankar 😭😭😭😭😭😭 bro I’m dead

@donbacker9883 5 жыл бұрын

Snap that cloudy water out of existence.

@kjeldlarsen912 4 жыл бұрын

.??? And you sound like.....

@nihemahwilson5601 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@lynnettehamilton9704 4 жыл бұрын

I have just got my fish and their water is a bit cloudy so I watched this and I think it helped. Xx

@jamesgreen9372 4 жыл бұрын

Good review, I just came over from you new, 11/16/2019, video on over-filtration. This is complimentary and a good primmer. Thanks again, Jim

@StaceyHerewegrowagain 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. They are so simple and to the point. I've gained so much knowledge from you already and can't wait to learn more. I find the underwater life so amazingly beautiful. I miss my 40 gallon cichlid tank we had a few yrs ago. I had to give it away when we moved and bought our first house. I'm going to invest in another corner octagon tank soon and I can't wait.

@leahtanner Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate all of your videos, they are not only very informative, but don’t linger on like so many others. Thank you!

@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TroutFink 4 жыл бұрын

First time watcher, and I have to give thanks as I’m getting back into the hobby after 20 years and after going down a rabbit hole for the last few weeks this video seem to be the informed. Watched a couple more videos and I’m hooked. ...Best part of the video was at @4:46. It’s just the Dad in me.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Appreciate you being here!

@ddc2343d 3 жыл бұрын

Recently set up a shell dweller tank (Thanks to you). I've been dealing with cloudy water for over a month. Every time I'd do a water change, my water would stay cloudy for several days. Mine was a combination of algae on plants, some plant melt/ decaying plants, and particles in the water that were big enough that they would settle on things instead of being pulled into the filter. I ended up making one of those DYI water polishers with a powerhead and water bottle. It was pretty intense and mixed up the tank debris. It was crystal clear within 5-6 hours, and no debris is floating around the tank. I think part of my issue is that my Fluval hang on just isn't cutting it. I have a seachem one on the way after your review.

@christianjones1834 Жыл бұрын

Buddy it’s been going on 2 months and I’ve tried it all, and I’m not even really seeing algae growth… 0 nitrates nitrites and ammonia I have some plant melt going on and have dialed back on food so I have 0 idea what’s going on Tried clarifier multiple water polishing filter medias and still nothing it’s insane

@dukenu100 3 жыл бұрын

I had an issue with my new tank but used Aqueon water clarifier plus water from rotting shrimp and it got so clear, I love it.

@benjamincarroll4371 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making a solid video that's to the point and editing out anything useless. I subscribed and will be watching all of them.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you are here!

@CaylorsReptilesAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Very well researched and presented. I definitely benefited from the information and the post comment discussions. Love to see engaged fish keepers sharing information and learning new information, together. Thanks! (formerly Bob Caylor's Fish Hobby)

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! My hope has always been the comments section is where people can come to learn from others experience as well! : -)

@jeffg5181 5 жыл бұрын

Long story short I will never own a tank without my Vortex XL Diatom filter(which I guess is an old school filtration method). But I tell you what, my water has NEVER looked soooo clear!!! Anyone that is having trouble with cloudy water do a little research on them to see if they are right for you! Great video!

@filiplaskovski9993 2 жыл бұрын

Seachem clarity really works wonders man! It precipitates the bloom and then the filter floss grabs it all

@apb148 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to this video, and water changes I realized the problem was the filter bag needed to be changed. Thank you for such a helpful video.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Glad everything turned out. ok!

@rantsandreviews 5 жыл бұрын

You covered particulate cloudiness (PC) very well. I would add that for the average aquarist the easiest way to avoid PC is to use a filtration system that will allow them to use a 3 layered approach with their mechanical media. In HOB's, cans, and sumps I always set them up so that the incoming water first hits a coarse foam sponge/pad, then a medium sponge/pad and then a fine pad or floss. Staging the media this way will reduce the maintenance cycle on the fine pad or floss. Of course no amount of filtration will compensate for bad habits. For bacterial blooms (milky water) in an established tank I usually suggest just reviewing and making improvements to maintenance practices as these blooms are usually due to a sudden increase of bio load and the bacteria reproduce to compensate. A dead fish, uneaten food, too many fish added at once etc... Another very common cloudiness not touched upon in your video is green water. Generally caused by an imbalance between light and nutrients in the water. Maybe a subject for another video?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Gerald! Ya, I purposely avoided the green water issue because it is more complex, but that'll be coming at some point. : -)

@charleshicks9961 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, fellow fish hobbyist. I will take you back in time, using Vortex diatom filters. Diatom filters filter down to microns. Check this type of filter out for mechanical, your water will sparkle. U.V. sterilizers for bacterial blooms and algae. But as i have seen patience, patience, patience. Later, aquarium hobbyist.

@mikeashexperience9602 5 жыл бұрын

Dope Video! Sending blessing your way, Keep inspiring!🎒🙌🏻

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching!

@Bonaparte1974 5 жыл бұрын

so glad i found Prime tank aquatics best help! THANK YOU! PS: first place ever on YT I subscribed :)

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you being here!

@RicardoRiSkAmaro17 4 жыл бұрын

Another very informative video! Thank you very much!

@michaelbelanger8246 3 жыл бұрын

Used many products in this instance; purigen by seachem in filter removes organics, nite out by microbe lift, great for ammonia spikes when combined with Zeolite medium in filter. Also oxidizing with potassium permanganate helps with organics and protozoans, flukes

@Trenaway 4 жыл бұрын

Two things with cloudy water, one be patient after putting in fish, because almost all the time it is a bacteria bloom, if you have proper filtration going. When I first set up my tank, because the sub-straight was dirty, I set up two filters which was my water changes since they evaporated a ton of water a day. Now I have only one going, and the water is crystal clear. Fish are thriving in it. My ten gallon, not so much, but then it is only a month old and still cycling. Almost there , because I checked the parameters and saw they were all just about where a tank should be.

@TC-wu3hp 3 ай бұрын

I’ve had cloudy water and cloudy smelly water. It was frustrating to deal with at the time. Thank you for your video! Great info!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@erniepianezza1170 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason, really helpful!! 🤓😎😃

@Caroline-xp4lq 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏❤️🙏

@Lindyphuoc 4 жыл бұрын

So thorough, great information. Thank you.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mrs.moreno6272 4 жыл бұрын

Very HELPFUL Thank you

@justinrvarga7236 4 жыл бұрын

What a great video. I hope you get a million subs soon. I did a water change a week ago and the water turned cloudy. Def not algae bloom so I assume it’s a bacterial bloom. Yet my ammonia and nitrite are at zero 😐. Will do another water change tommorow and keep adding stability and one dose of easy life.

@kellbabesb2516 4 жыл бұрын

i now have the exact same thing going on

@abdelalkhalil 3 жыл бұрын

the same happen to me ... how did u resolve it

@henryneymeyer3477 5 жыл бұрын

I used a uv filter attachment that goes on the lilp of the filter.

@acebell7636 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos I have an issue then I just check your channel and then bam there is my answer everytime

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear! : -)

@Fishfamilyuk 13 күн бұрын

Great video, very informative 💯

@growinginportland 5 жыл бұрын

This is very important tip. If you have a hang on the back filter, like a AquaClear, make sure that after you remove the dirty water, from a water change that you also remove the filter media and place it in the dirty water bucket. One time I didn't do this, and left the filter media exposed to the elements for about 30 minutes. Once I put in the new water, and restarted the Filter, I got a cloudy tank about 24 hours later. It was a bacterial bloom. I accidentally started the fish cycle again. You see all the beneficial bacteria evaporated from the media from being exposed to the elements. I was able to reverse course by doing 10% water changes daily with Seachem Stability and avoided fish loss. Be careful.......

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting. The filter media must have dried out pretty good.

@growinginportland 5 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Yeah, it was the only logical explanation. After the bloom hit, I used the API testing kit and saw that my Ammonia levels had jumped to 4 parts per million. I still don't understand how i avoided fish loss. But lesson learned.

@ProdByAce 2 жыл бұрын

@@growinginportland happened to me a few weeks ago lost 2 giant Red Devils and my Oscar due to an ammonia spike

@sunnycal2293 5 жыл бұрын

I had cloudy water once (very milky looking) about 6/7 years ago due to cleaning my filter box and media a little too well. I lost my cycle! Took me a couple of weeks to get my cycle back.

@LearnersTank 3 жыл бұрын

Bro u r a real Teacher

@KW-fe5ye 4 жыл бұрын

Yes so frustrated with this cloudy water and I'm 4 weeks in with new tank. Just watched your video 4/12/2020. I trust your expertise along with your other suggested videos. I'll be back a positive report! Thanks

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

I hope it all works out well!

@evelyngines70 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video of preping a tank from beginning to end with real plants and what to put on the bottom like sand or other for a betta fish with some other small fishes not much not to big i love the bettas with large fins

@swannydeehosinpepper9655 4 жыл бұрын

When I change my filter floss I cut a 1 inch by 1 inch square piece from the old filter floss and put it in with the new floss to seed it with the good bacteria from the old floss..

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Nice idea!

@MoonKeyDLaughy 4 жыл бұрын

That was helpful. Hope u keeps Uploading videos!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kristenwinter8157 5 жыл бұрын

Very useful information. Some I never thought about.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@NewAdventuresOfUs 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! We have set up a glofish tank and I think we have a combo of too much food (I was trying to settle down some nippy fish by making sure there was enough food) and likely a subpar filter. We do have a bottom feeder, and everyone is getting along so I'm going to reduce feeding and see how far that gets us before messing with the filter. Cloudy water isn't cool, but in the glo setup it's kind of surreal.

@kristinreimer5774 Жыл бұрын

I’m wanting to set up a glofish tank also, I’ve had this 20 gallon tank going for about 2 weeks with like 5 goldfish in it and they just ate my rabbit snails!! I’m sad about that but the question I have for you is how long did it take for u to put your fish into your tank? How long did u let it cycle for? And did u put any fish inside the tank before your glofish

@amandaoliva9951 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I am dealing with right now with my glofish tank and i have 2 bottom feeders. What did you to to help with that?

@MyanmarWildWaters 4 жыл бұрын

Sees cloudy water Aquarium Thanos, while installing UV - "Reality can be whatever I want"

@voluntaryismistheanswer 3 жыл бұрын

Precisely 😄

@theone69ize 4 жыл бұрын

Very well put. Informative and to the point.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@akylahriedl5285 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot ! I just learned so much from this video.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you!

@rjriz1758 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve put polyester in my HOB to help clear up water. Also, feed less and a little larger water changes should help.

@tracylee4297 5 жыл бұрын

I disagree about the water changes. My experience has been that water changes have the potential to make a bacterial bloom worse. Dose it with some Beneficial Bacteria and give it a few days to work it out.

@paulmasters8666 5 жыл бұрын

Cloudy water is usually due to overfeeding causing a bacterial bloom to stay in your water column, the first answer is the most obvious cut back on feeding amounts, another thing that really helps is add sponge filters if you don't already use them you are giving that bacteria another place to live, I place mine high up so they really just filter water through them and don't accumulate a lot of detritus my Fluval external filter serves that purpose. And lastly live stem or floating plants compete with the bacteria for the nutrients in the water column which can also help if you have algae problems.

@voluntaryismistheanswer 3 жыл бұрын

It was cleaning the algae plus a dead ghost shrimp that threw mine out of whack.

@myrainbow2u 2 жыл бұрын

Can you dumb that down, please?

@debbieakelly7557 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jason

@peglegracing 3 жыл бұрын

Just came across your channel and it's fantastic. I'd love to see a detailed video on Bacterial Blooms, similar to the Nitrogen Cycle Explained video, including the most important aspects of avoiding and rectifying them.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I will add it to the list!

@johnwayneaquaria8770 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve used UV lights before and have been very happy with the results. A common problem with my tank too is that I have so many airstones and pumps that the water becomes slightly cloudy because there’s so much oxygen in the tank! 😂

@nijmakayastha305 Жыл бұрын

Same thing happened in my tank. What is solution of this problem?? 🙏🙏

@handymantomlandery1855 5 жыл бұрын

added more gravel to gett a bigger bacteria base.

@sanchocalderon9302 4 жыл бұрын

this helped me a lot sire, balance will be maintained!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear!

@makeupwithmichelle7524 4 жыл бұрын

So informative thanks!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@raerae886 5 жыл бұрын

Carbon always clears up my foggy water that stuff on the glass is so true I laughed I performed a water change on my 10 gal betta tank every day wondering why it was suddenly foggy getting upset I removed all decor was gonna do a deep cleaning and realized the glass was covered in slime stuff

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

That's too funny, but a common thing. : -)

@sameese79 3 жыл бұрын

I moved my 7" goldfish out if my 20gal tank to a different tank then did a approx 25% water change and it cleared my 20gal up. The guppies and sharks quit gasping as well. That 33 cent goldfish is a pain in the butt. It's big enough to eat!

@jacibrenner1539 3 жыл бұрын

You shouldn't have a big goldfish in a 20. And definitely shouldn't be with guppies and sharks.

@PriscillaMKArt 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty simple and straightforward 👍

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Priscilla! Looking forward to seeing you at Aquashella if you're going?

@PriscillaMKArt 5 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics yes i am going to dallas but i think thats gonna be it for me this year. Looking forward seeing you again. 🙂

@DeeFromBrooklyn 5 жыл бұрын

Good ole fashion filter floss and carbon does it for me every time. Great topic.. Subbed Ya

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you are here. : -)

@hewhosmokesbehindtherows4685 4 жыл бұрын

Dealing with it now

@FullMoonAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Good informative video! I have only had cloudiness after setting up a new tank, or a bit after cleaning filters. I use Purigen in some filters. But when I have a small bloom like this, I add a prefilter with polyfill to my intake (or on a powerhead/bubbler). Sometimes I use Stability if I do a major cleaning on my filter, or to help a new tank/filter balance out.

@killermanfromearth6188 2 жыл бұрын

So best to just let the filters run the course? I have new tank cloudy water.

@GoldieSoViciousEnt 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing!🥰

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@thebushchechen 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid bro! Thank u. Helped me out a bit !!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear!

@timmyturtles9670 4 жыл бұрын

I usually drain half the water from the talk and let another good tub of water sit for a couple of good hours and use water conditioner in is as well

@leechez7140 5 жыл бұрын

New tank syndrome, don't do water change, just leave it and it will settle down itself. That's what iv always done anyway.

@phoebecurtin5200 5 жыл бұрын

how long did yours take to go?

@leechez7140 5 жыл бұрын

@@phoebecurtin5200 about 7 to 10 days.

@comet967 4 жыл бұрын

@Wutzmyname Mike update?

@adidoes9942 3 жыл бұрын

My aquarium has been cycling for a month and a bacteria bloom came out of nowhere. I only have 1 ghost shrimp in the aquarium but i planted a lot of plants. Help!

@princessangie7809 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I’ve been doing but it’s been close to three weeks! Should I be worried? It’s still cloudy. And this is a new tank

@MbSbAquaGamer 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video sir. Learned a lot from this video and information is great

@studybug2010 4 жыл бұрын

02:52 ah ha.......just what I needed to hear. Awesome instruction video over all

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@wesledford8564 5 жыл бұрын

I put a canister filter full with carbon and pumped water through it, gone next day, should work without canister filter, as long as you had the carbon

@BlatentlyFakeName 4 жыл бұрын

Carbon can also be the cause. It can rub together in the filter and release a fine dust, as I found out recently :/

@sameese79 3 жыл бұрын

@@BlatentlyFakeName True. I rinse my new filters in a bucket of aquarium water but it still leak carbon back into the tank even after the rinse. I think the manufacturers are making the filters more cheap. I am using a sponge filter now with my carbon tetra filter. The combo has been working for my smaller fish in a 20gal tank.

@DagonNaxos 5 жыл бұрын

On a new tank, I just let it go. I find that if you try to do too much, too fast it will hang you mid cycle. Also, PLANTS. I know I'm going to get grief for this, but I had cloudy water, along with high nitrites and nitrates for the last few months in an Mbuna tank. I did everything right. I'm not a n00b. I got dirty filters from a friend's tank. I let the tank cycle for a good 3 weeks before adding fish, I added about 1/4 of the bioload that the tank could handle, I have 2 filters on the tank that should equal 4X the filtration I needed, plenty of air, plenty of light, good substrate, did regular water changes, vacuumed the gravel well, didn't overfeed etc etc, but I still had problems. A good friend gave me some Vals and Duckweed from her tanks. It's been about 4 days and my ammonia is zero, my nitrites went from 5+ppm to about .75 and my nitrates went from 100ppm to around 30. Didn't do anything else but add the plants. I've always shied away from plants, because I was always told that you don't put plants in cichlid tanks, the pH is too high, plants are a pain, the Mbunas will wreck them etc etc. Honestly, nothing could be further from the truth. And, yes, I know I said the dreaded "D" word, but the stuff works.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Those are two great choices! Grow fast and I've never had a problem growing either of them in a pH of 8.2 and fairly hard water. : -)

@DagonNaxos 5 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Yeah, they seem to be doing great in there. I have a Solarmax HO 48" light that I run both the daylight 6700K and the 10K standard lights and my Val is actually turning reddish in the direct light path. The duckweed actually makes some shade, which the fish really like. I have some Anubius coming from Aquarium Co-Op today, which will round out the tank nicely. I really like the videos. Keep up the good work!

@boscoitalics 5 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics everyone's a "noob" at something.

@suebunch4588 4 жыл бұрын

I add plain white paper towels in my filter and switch it a few times a day initially, then once a day. Polishes the water beautifully!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

I have never heard anyone use them in a filter before.

@suebunch4588 4 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I've mainly used it early on when even after rinsing, substrate leaves a cloud of tiny particles. In order to extend the life of filter media and get clearer water faster. I should mention that I only do this in hob filters and in tank filters where the media compartment is easy to reach.

@baircichlids5350 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man definitely needed this one I guess one jumbo box filter isn't enough for a 40-gallon breeder added 1 sponge filter yesterday things cleared up quickly. 👍

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

BairCichlids Good to hear!

@joshuachia2328 5 жыл бұрын

Sera crystal clear filter floss works for my case.

@duncanabopolodit7592 5 жыл бұрын

I just stopped doing water changes, so the bacteria could stabilize quickly. I also added a big carbon filter pad to my hang on the back.

@call_me_stan5887 5 жыл бұрын

It all depends on the water and stock, really. But I've heard about a "no water change" approach before. For some it works, for some it doesn't. I was amazed by the results obtained by "Foo The Flowerhorn" on his channel, with a no fert, no CO2, no filter tank. Personally, I'd been using a carbon insert in my HOB as well. It had a dense mesh to trap really small particles too, but the carbon kept on absorbing all my fertilizers and tannins so I stopped using it. During the transition time there was a period of instability but after 2-3 weeks it has improved greatly.

@eatonvaughan6727 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@snoopdogg734 4 жыл бұрын

You are practical and a articulate speaker. Your chanel has inspired me to get back into hobby, I look forward to more informative and fun videos in the future. ..keep up the great work sir

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@alexandrameganco8104 5 жыл бұрын

Proper filtration and 20% wc every 2 weeks.

@AnimalKING 5 жыл бұрын

I use an API product called Accu-Clear

@anacross3557 3 жыл бұрын

I used it and it did nothing

@awesomecreator1 3 жыл бұрын

I used API Aqua Clear as well, and it had my tank crystal clear for a few days and then it started to get cloudy again. :(

@AnimalKING 3 жыл бұрын

awesomecreator1 almost all products that clear your water are just bandages For the real problem so don’t rely on them..

@rimofheaven 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your informative video. I really would have appreciated some visuals.

@D.j.DemonicDemon 5 жыл бұрын

Good info here, nicely done!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@aarongriffiths9977 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid , u look like a bald Rick grimmes 👍

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Aaron Griffiths Caaaarrrllllll! 😃

@801bear5 5 жыл бұрын

Long story short. Let your tank cycle

@northtexasskies3243 4 жыл бұрын

Yep

@voluntaryismistheanswer 3 жыл бұрын

Or it happens to someone with a seasoned and understocked tank because **** happens. There's cloudy like a bit of shrimp substrate got stirred up or new gravel wasn't properly rinsed and there's BLOOM.

@TheTriangle615 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! You are so right. Brother

@judyNewEdenJD 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@shuntoriabryant6482 4 жыл бұрын

I do that all the time I need help creating cloud

@MikeV607 5 жыл бұрын

The biggest and best tool for cloudy water is PATIENCE. Typically cloudy water, as mentioned, is simply a bacteria bloom that most often will burn itself out in a day or two. Of course if the root cause is excess waste, go ahead and clean it up but otherwise take a chill pill and relax (figuratively! not literally!) :-)

@paris6817 5 жыл бұрын

No one gives an estimate time. How long should I wait for a 5 gallon one betta lol

@Ktigerour12 5 жыл бұрын

I agree very much with your comment. To many people just want the instant fix nowadays, there is no magic pill. DON'T BUY THE BIG BOTTLE... that will fix your problem. That store just make more money from you.

@nokkavelli600 5 жыл бұрын

Mike Vormwald ... what's wrong with actually taking a chill pill?

@shallnotbeinfringedamerica1683 4 жыл бұрын

Seriously where can I buy patience I need it now like right now

@kirin1230 4 жыл бұрын

I just set up a tank. It's already cloudy. I think it could be from gravel dust. Is this an issue? Will it disappear from the filter and water changes?

@bwicked3059 9 ай бұрын

Thanks bud 🤜🏻🤛🏻

@jameswahengbam2536 5 жыл бұрын

Well said ...👍👍 Big thumbs up man

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching!

@juicyvenom4553 4 жыл бұрын

4:32 the solutions t9 the problem

@catfishcave379 5 жыл бұрын

The biggest reason I have cloudy water is because my glasses are dirty.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! : -)

@AussieAquatic 5 жыл бұрын

LOL :)

@haboab0216 5 жыл бұрын

Loool 🏆🏆🏆trophy funniest comment

@zimrianispresent8123 4 жыл бұрын

Nailed it. Maybe I can start w cleaning my glasses lol

@WeirdTvv 4 жыл бұрын

Get some snails lol

@minootoutdoors4663 3 жыл бұрын

Your a life saver

@casualobserver3145 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason.

@laceytopmiller794 5 жыл бұрын

When I first got my 60 gal, I cycled it..it went thru it's bloom and I added fish slowly after it was cycled....for the longest time I continued to battle cloudy tank...I realized that I was cleaning the filters way to often...so basically, I was killing off my BB and had to wait for the tank to cycle again...my happy medium was to forget about the canister...leave the canister alone...once a month was way to often for my tank...if I wait and only change it once every 3 to 4 months, the water doesn't cloud up

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like it's perfectly dialed in for your set-up now!

@denisepollitt1021 5 жыл бұрын

Lacey's place. My experience exactly.

@jmommy991 2 жыл бұрын

Had an established tank (2 months with fish in a cycled tank) and all the sudden water got cloudy. Found 2 dead Zebra Danios and removed them. Dosed Seachem prime to protect fish from potential ammonia, added air stones, tested for ammonia and nitrites daily and waited. All clear after a week!

@fmar.8311 2 жыл бұрын

Did you find the air stones actually helped it removing the cloudiness? I have one sitting around not being used and I've got a bacterial bloom going on currently, been about a week and it's not clearing up.

@alejandrolisdero4531 4 жыл бұрын

Complete list of causes and solutions. Like 🙂👍

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@connorobrien4303 5 жыл бұрын

This video came just in time! I just re aquascaped my tank, and its so cloudy

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps. : -)

@alberthazelnuts6372 4 жыл бұрын

Mine come from my house filter not being clean on time.

@johnsilver9055 4 жыл бұрын

My aquarium glass is just old, so the water looks cloudy when really, it's clean

@johnsilver9055 3 жыл бұрын

@mark skinner still looking for a 50 gallon

@sarbear6598 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! Anytime I google this problem it just says overfeeding or a new tank, but I’ve had this one almost a month. My problem is actually multiple different ones caused by me! Thank you I’m learning so much every day

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@P0kaSK4yN 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much❤❤❤

@tomsmith5456 4 жыл бұрын

I had it , I didn’t cure it ...It just cured itself in about five days .

@Teramydog 4 жыл бұрын

Water from my well has so many minerals in it that it clouds the water when doing water changes.

@Chimichuru4782 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@desertaquatics1748 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@AussieAquatic 5 жыл бұрын

Super video!!! I'm a 35 year veteran and NEVER had cloudy water UNTIL now!!!! LOL...……..My super stable Planted show tank in my dining room is milky white as we speak. My Bristlenose catfish gave me a Christmas spawn out of the blue. They've dug out the substrate under some wood and released some super nutrient rich materials, under the high intensity lighting, instant Infusoria bloom. That warrants a new video I guess :)

@PrimeTimeAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Now that's interesting!

@AussieAquatic 5 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics planted tank people send most of our time pumping up nutrients. I'm pretty sure I've hit over saturation 😂😂😂. .....time to dilute again. LOL.