Some of my tanks have cloudy, smelly water,...Can you tell me why?

[Papa Red]

Some of my aquariums have become cloudy, and one of my thirty gallon
tanks also has developed a smell, one rather reminiscent of that which
one smells when ironing, only stronger. I know that this sort of
question has been posted here before, but because my time online is too
often some what limited, and that I haven't had this problem before, I
didn't take notes on what was said,...Can anybody help me with what I
should do? So far it doesn't seem to be bothering the fish,...but I
know that that doesn't mean that it isn't bothering them.~Dean.

[Alpha]

What water changes...how much and how frequently?

"Papa Red" > wrote in message
...
> Some of my aquariums have become cloudy, and one of my thirty gallon
> tanks also has developed a smell, one rather reminiscent of that which
> one smells when ironing, only stronger. I know that this sort of
> question has been posted here before, but because my time online is too
> often some what limited, and that I haven't had this problem before, I
> didn't take notes on what was said,...Can anybody help me with what I
> should do? So far it doesn't seem to be bothering the fish,...but I
> know that that doesn't mean that it isn't bothering them.~Dean.
>

[dc]

(Papa Red) wrote in news:4196-448C99BC-1670@storefull-
3256.bay.webtv.net:

> Some of my aquariums have become cloudy, and one of my thirty gallon
> tanks also has developed a smell, one rather reminiscent of that which
> one smells when ironing, only stronger. I know that this sort of

If it is a sickly sweet or sour smell than you are probably smelling
ammonia. If it is a musky peat-like kind of smell than it is probably
nitrate.

How often are you doing water changes and vacuuming your gravel?

How long have your tanks been operating with fish in them?

Have your water tested for ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate ASAP. The
solution for any of them is a large water change.

Ammonia can kill fish even in small concentrations. Nitrite will stress
them severely and can kill fish too if the levels are moderately high or
the onset is sudden. High levels of nitrate will subject your fish to
long-term stress making them more susceptible to secondary problems.

Make sure your filter has good flow and clean it, as necessary, using
water removed from the aquarium. Increase the amount of aeration to
maximum to allow the nitrifying bacteria to do their job properly.

If you have ammonia present than you need to have your pH tested too.
If you raise your pH while trying to water change the ammonia out you
will kill your fish as ammonia is many times more toxic at a higher pH.
I suggest you use a water conditioner that can neutralize ammonia, such
as Seachem's Prime if this is the case.

If you have nitrite present you can use aquarium salt at the recommended
dosage to help alleviate the stress it places on your fish. Chloride
ions will occupy and block the ion channels nitrite uses to get into the
fish's bloodstream. Seachem's Prime can also detoxify nitrite. A large
water change is still in order.

If you have large amounts of nitrate than your situation is not as dire,
but you should still remedy the situation by performing several large
partial water changes while vacuuming the substrate as best as possible.

[-Roy-]

The phantom Carol Gulley slime syndrom, where CArol AKA Koi Lo sneaks
in and usesw the water for bathing and brushing her green teeth.

On Sun, 11 Jun 2006 18:31:24 -0400, (Papa Red)
wrote:
>><>Some of my aquariums have become cloudy, and one of my thirty gallon
>><>tanks also has developed a smell, one rather reminiscent of that which
>><>one smells when ironing, only stronger. I know that this sort of
>><>question has been posted here before, but because my time online is too
>><>often some what limited, and that I haven't had this problem before, I
>><>didn't take notes on what was said,...Can anybody help me with what I
>><>should do? So far it doesn't seem to be bothering the fish,...but I
>><>know that that doesn't mean that it isn't bothering them.~Dean.

[Dick]

On Sun, 11 Jun 2006 18:31:24 -0400, (Papa Red)
wrote:

>Some of my aquariums have become cloudy, and one of my thirty gallon
>tanks also has developed a smell, one rather reminiscent of that which
>one smells when ironing, only stronger. I know that this sort of
>question has been posted here before, but because my time online is too
>often some what limited, and that I haven't had this problem before, I
>didn't take notes on what was said,...Can anybody help me with what I
>should do? So far it doesn't seem to be bothering the fish,...but I
>know that that doesn't mean that it isn't bothering them.~Dean.

Have you tried cutting back on food portions? I get cloudy water when
I give the fish algae tablets. How about water changes. I do 20%,
twice a week.

You don't give much information.

dick

[Koi-Lo]

"Dick" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 11 Jun 2006 18:31:24 -0400, (Papa Red)
> wrote:
>
>>Some of my aquariums have become cloudy, and one of my thirty gallon
>>tanks also has developed a smell, one rather reminiscent of that which
>>one smells when ironing, only stronger. I know that this sort of
>>question has been posted here before, but because my time online is too
>>often some what limited, and that I haven't had this problem before, I
>>didn't take notes on what was said,...Can anybody help me with what I
>>should do? So far it doesn't seem to be bothering the fish,...but I
>>know that that doesn't mean that it isn't bothering them.~Dean.
>
> Have you tried cutting back on food portions? I get cloudy water when
> I give the fish algae tablets. How about water changes. I do 20%,
> twice a week.
>
> You don't give much information.
>
> dick
=====================
It may just be a bacterial bloom some tanks go through. When I notice
unusual aromas around my tanks I clean the filters and do a few major water
changes. I consider a major water change 75% or more. A few of those
always gets rid of the odd smell.
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Aquariums since 1952.
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[bassett]

"Koi-Lo" <Inane messages in my name by Roy Hauer using Hipcrime.> wrote in
message ...
>
> "Dick" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Sun, 11 Jun 2006 18:31:24 -0400, (Papa Red)
>> wrote:
>>
>>>Some of my aquariums have become cloudy, and one of my thirty gallon
>>>tanks also has developed a smell, one rather reminiscent of that which
>>>one smells when ironing, only stronger. I know that this sort of
>>>question has been posted here before, but because my time online is too
>>>often some what limited, and that I haven't had this problem before, I
>>>didn't take notes on what was said,...Can anybody help me with what I
>>>should do? So far it doesn't seem to be bothering the fish,...but I
>>>know that that doesn't mean that it isn't bothering them.~Dean.
>>
>> Have you tried cutting back on food portions? I get cloudy water when
>> I give the fish algae tablets. How about water changes. I do 20%,
>> twice a week.
>>
>> You don't give much information.
>>
>> dick
> =====================
> It may just be a bacterial bloom some tanks go through. When I notice
> unusual aromas around my tanks I clean the filters and do a few major
> water changes. I consider a major water change 75% or more. A few of
> those always gets rid of the odd smell.
> --
> Koi-Lo....
> Frugal ponding since 1995.
> Aquariums since 1952.
> My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
> http://tinyurl.com/9do58
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>
If your using "under gravel filters" take the air tube of and stick a syphon
hose, over the air tube out let,, I use my gravel vacuum syphon,, If you
haven't cleaned this area for a while , this could be your trouble, keep the
syphon going till the water runs clear., Then do the outlet at the other end
of the tank.
bassett

[Koi-Lo]

"bassett" > wrote in message
...
> If your using "under gravel filters" take the air tube of and stick a
> syphon hose, over the air tube out let,, I use my gravel vacuum syphon,,
> If you haven't cleaned this area for a while , this could be your trouble,
> keep the syphon going till the water runs clear., Then do the outlet at
> the other end of the tank.
====================
This is good advice since so much mulm collects under these filters. I got
rid of all my UGFs years ago. I didn't like the idea of all that "stuff"
under there that was so hard to remove. The HOB's work just fine without
the help of UGFs.
--
Koi-Lo....
Frugal ponding since 1995.
Aquariums since 1952.
My Pond & Aquarium Pages:
http://tinyurl.com/9do58
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[Papa Red]

I completely emptied the tank and cleaned it thoroughly with white
vinegar. Then I cleaned the two Whisper 20's and filled the tank with
treated water, and then turned on the two power filters. Then I waited
before I placed a few male Fancy Guppys in the tank, because I have lots
of them,...And so far, so good,...The fish seem to be a-ok,...Thanks
folks!~Dean.

[dc]

(Papa Red) wrote in news:12181-44923465-299@storefull-
3258.bay.webtv.net:

> I completely emptied the tank and cleaned it thoroughly with white
> vinegar. Then I cleaned the two Whisper 20's and filled the tank with

Why did you sterilize your tank? If your problem was an ammonia or nitrite
problem you may have just made it a whole lot worse by killing off all your
nitrifying bacteria. Keeping this bacteria alive is vital to the health of
your aquarium.

[Köi-Lö]

>wrote:

> (Papa Red) wrote in news:12181-44923465-299@storefull-
> 3258.bay.webtv.net:
>
>> I completely emptied the tank and cleaned it thoroughly with white
>> vinegar. Then I cleaned the two Whisper 20's and filled the tank with
>
> Why did you sterilize your tank?

They sterilized me years ago. ****ing greedyass doctors. Gutted me,
and then sex was painful. ****ing cocksucker, why don't you mind your
own business?

>If your problem was an ammonia or nitrite
> problem you may have just made it a whole lot worse by killing off all your
> nitrifying bacteria. Keeping this bacteria alive is vital to the health of
> your aquarium.

I DON'T HAVE STINKING BACTERIA IN MY PUSSY, YOU IGNORANT ****!


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[Papa Red]

I added water from one of my healthy tanks, and now everything seems to
be going great, with clear water and no smell,...and no problems with
the fish either, my friend.~Dean.

[dc]

(Papa Red) wrote in news:16411-44951CED-604@storefull-
3255.bay.webtv.net:

> I added water from one of my healthy tanks, and now everything seems to
> be going great, with clear water and no smell,...and no problems with
> the fish either, my friend.~Dean.

Keep a close eye on it. Toxic ammonia and nitrite can take a little while
to build up. Adding water from another aquarium does little to seed your
bacteria culture as the majority of it is well attached to the substrate,
glass, and filter material.

[Marco Schwarz]

Hi..

>> I added water from one of my healthy tanks, and now
>> everything seems to be going great, with clear water and
>> no smell,...and no problems with the fish either, my
>> friend.~Dean.
> Keep a close eye on it. Toxic ammonia and nitrite can
> take a little while
> to build up. Adding water from another aquarium does
> little to seed your bacteria culture as the majority of it
> is well attached to the substrate, glass, and filter
> material.

I agree, DC (sounds great! :-) )!

@ Dean:

Hope your termite problem is past and all your tanks are
running well (again) and you're well, too.

--
cu
Marco

[Köi-Lö]

Yea, hopefully well enough to take your posts to the google gruop of
freshwater aquariums, as these groups are closed to new posts, if
your looking to get a decent answer.


On Sun, 18 Jun 2006 20:03:59 +0200, Marco Schwarz
> wrote:

>Hi..
>
>>> I added water from one of my healthy tanks, and now
>>> everything seems to be going great, with clear water and
>>> no smell,...and no problems with the fish either, my
>>> friend.~Dean.
>> Keep a close eye on it. Toxic ammonia and nitrite can
>> take a little while
>> to build up. Adding water from another aquarium does
>> little to seed your bacteria culture as the majority of it
>> is well attached to the substrate, glass, and filter
>> material.
>
>I agree, DC (sounds great! :-) )!
>
>@ Dean:
>
>Hope your termite problem is past and all your tanks are
>running well (again) and you're well, too.


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