45 gallon setup

[FishDad]

I know I am not Capslock but that is your tank cycling. The cloudyness is a bacteria bloom that is part of the process. Keep a sharp eye on ammonia and nitrite and if it were me I would do daily water changes. I just recently went through a mini cycle in one of my tanks and daily water changes have been essential. Couldn't tell you about the java moss.

 

[lauraf]

+1 on FishDad, that's your tank cycling. You will need to do large daily water changes to keep your fish safe(r). Java moss is a great addition to the tank.

 

[lov3rman]

thank you lauraf,so 40% water change every day until when ammonia and nitrite is bk to zero.so will jave moss keep nitrates down in tank...

 

[lov3rman]

thanks fishdad,info is valuable to me..

 

[lauraf]

thank you lauraf,so 40% water change every day until when ammonia and nitrite is bk to zero.so will jave moss keep nitrates down in tank...

Plants help a little by using some of the nitrogen in a tank, yes, but will not take the place of water changes. Some people who have heavily planted and lightly stocked tanks find they do not need to do water changes as frequently, but the only way to know is by testing the water.