Is your system closed or open, Top or no top?
Answer: Top
Most new rocks and decorations will cause cloudy water. If this is the case then your debris should settle and go away on it's own in a couple of days. Before adding the next decorations or rocks it best to soak them in separate water to get all the loose dirt off before adding them to your tank.
Answer: I havent added any new rocks or decorations since I set the tank up several years ago.
Another problem that can come from new fish tanks is a bacterial bloom. This can cause the water to have a haze and look rather gray. This can come from overfeeding the fish or dying plants.
Answer: Only one new fish that was added this week. The food dosent even make it to the bottom of the tank before the fish eat it. So its not a problem of overfeeding. No plants in the tank.
A sure sign of a bacteria bloom is when your water is milky and has a very bad odor. Not all bacteria are bad but some bacteria blooms can be deadly to your fish. When the nutrient levels get extremely high the bacteria go ballistic and multiply rapidly.
Answer: I would say that the water is milky. I can actually see the brownish tint seperate from the water. (hope you get the idea for what I am trying to say). Also the water smells terrible.
Be sure to remove all dead or dying plants if you have a bacteria problem. If you are changing fifteen percent of your water and using a siphon to clean debris, this type of haze will not cause the fish harm. But it is essential that you get in under control quickly.
Answer: No plants in the tank. Since I set it up I have never introduced plants.
Another thing to look at is whether or not your fish are being overfed. This can also cause the water to get cloudy. Just check the bottom of the tank for leftover food - that would be a sure sign of overfeeding.
Answer: No leftover food on the bottom.
Fixing fish tank problems like cloudy water from algae can be a pain because it will be thick and green. One of the best ways to cut down on the amount of algae in a tank is by adding algae eating fish. Keeping your lights on for long periods will encourage algae growth as well as sunlight shining on the tank so make sure to watch the amount of lighting your tank gets to help prevent algae growth.
Answer: The water isnt green its more of a brownish tint. This is where the situation gets very weird....... For the first hour when the light turns on in the morning the tank actually looks ok. Then within the first hour the brownish tint returns. My tank is in the basement in a room with no windows. So there is no sunlight ever shining on the tank.
Did you change your lighting or the amount of time lights are on or off?
Answer: Nope, the light is on a timer. I havent changed it since I set the tank up.
This crazy tank is going to get the best of me!
