Hi folks, I'm new here so go easy on me...*thumbsups
I have a 12 Gal freshwater tank with 6 neon terta, 6 zebra Danios and 2 small angle goldfish.
Heated to 22 degrees Cent.
Filtered by Elite Stingray 10
Gravel bottom.
All was running well until I introduced the tertras and cleaned the tank & filter & gravel at the same time...big mistake, it went cloudy the very next day.
Now I realise why this happened, I have killed all the good bacteria while adding additional fish... what a beginners mistake I hear you say.
So I'm here to look for some advice.
The steps I have taken to date are as follows:
1. Replacing 20% of the water daily helps keep the green cloud at bay.
2. Adding good bacteria starter liquid with each water change.
3. Using tepid water so as not to shock fish, mixing hot and cold tap water.
4. Adding water conditioner to remove chemicals, our water is hard.
Reduced feeding to once a day, in the morning.
Now I have noticed a strange cycle, the water is relatively clear in the morning, but in the evening it's cloudy again.
This has been going on for 2 weeks now, with no real improvement.
I only started adding the good bacteria this week.
Should I return the Terts's or persist for a while longer to see if the cycle returns???
Thanks in advance.
I have a 12 Gal freshwater tank with 6 neon terta, 6 zebra Danios and 2 small angle goldfish.
Heated to 22 degrees Cent.
Filtered by Elite Stingray 10
Gravel bottom.
All was running well until I introduced the tertras and cleaned the tank & filter & gravel at the same time...big mistake, it went cloudy the very next day.
Now I realise why this happened, I have killed all the good bacteria while adding additional fish... what a beginners mistake I hear you say.
So I'm here to look for some advice.
The steps I have taken to date are as follows:
1. Replacing 20% of the water daily helps keep the green cloud at bay.
2. Adding good bacteria starter liquid with each water change.
3. Using tepid water so as not to shock fish, mixing hot and cold tap water.
4. Adding water conditioner to remove chemicals, our water is hard.
Reduced feeding to once a day, in the morning.
Now I have noticed a strange cycle, the water is relatively clear in the morning, but in the evening it's cloudy again.
This has been going on for 2 weeks now, with no real improvement.
I only started adding the good bacteria this week.
Should I return the Terts's or persist for a while longer to see if the cycle returns???
Thanks in advance.