Cloudy Aquarium Water New Tank

A lot of times this cloudy water in a new aquarium is what s called new tank syndrome and will clear itself up.

Cloudy aquarium water new tank. Have aquarium water tested for ammonia and nitrite as soon as the water begins to get cloudy. I can t seem to get it clear. I use a suction hose so i know the gravel is clean.

In most situations the levels will be zero meaning there is no cause for concern. If you have a new setup you can prevent bacterial bloom and cloudy water by seeding the aquarium. Instead maintain a regular water replacement.

Test your aquarium water. The cause is usually due to bacterial bloom. As the new aquarium goes through the initial break in cycle it is not unusual for the water to become cloudy or at least a little hazy.

Hello we have well water with a softener my 50 gallon fish tank water is cloudy even after a water change new filters the whole nine yards. This has the same effect as adding gravel from an established tank. We understand that seeing cloudy water in a new aquarium can be alarming.

Instead it appears days weeks or even months later. Changing the water out will just start the issues all over again.