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can a glass tank cause cloudyness

i have a 75 gallon tank, and it stays cloudy all the time, i have to clean it at least twice a month. i bought the tank used, and everything else inside is completely new, wash before putting in tank.

5 years, 4 months ago

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I agree with the information contained in the previous answers. The problem could be caused by poor filtration or over feeding or that the tank hasn't cycled yet. The beneficial bacteria you need to cycle the tank and keep the biological filter working properly can be impeded by cleaning too often and changing water too often. Several times during the 35 years I have kept fish I had a problem with cloudy water that didn't seem to go away. Since I was doing everything else correctly and testing showed ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and PH levels good; I assumed that my problem was that the cloudyness was caused by particles too small for my filter media to catch and hold, caused by the gravel being stirred up. I purchased a product designed to clear cloudy water and added it according to the directions and within a day or two the water cleared up. The way it worked was that it caused extremely small particles that that escaped the filter to "clump together" and form larger particles that the filter could filter out. There are several products of this kind on the market. I bought mine right here on Foster & Smith.

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Do a search for "Nitrogen Cycle" and read up. If it is a white cloudy and not a green cloudy, I'd bet that is new tank syndrome if you have not had it set up for long. Stop doing water changes. It may take weeks, but eventually it will clear up on its own. Don't add any more fish until its clear. Its GOOD bacteria that causes the white cloudiness.

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I agree with only feeding the fish small amounts every other day , water stays clear

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2 years, 7 months ago

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The problem also could be caused by over feeding, Try only feeding maybe 2 to three times a week. hope this helps.

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3 years, 10 months ago

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Unless you are over stocked with fish, your tank is probably trying to recycle. Leave it alone and treat is with Nitro Max to speed up the process.
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5 years, 1 month ago

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No it is not the glass tank. Sounds like your filteration is inadequate. I'd check that and also take a water sample to your local pet shop and have it tested for ammonia/nitrites.

5 years, 3 months ago

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As stated earlier it's a water quality issue. It is probably from the previously stated un-cycled tank and your overly zealous cleaning may be contributing to the problem by hindering the beneficial aerobic bacteria from forming to complete the cycle. I would recommend Googling cycling fish tanks and proceed from there. The best way to tell if the tank is cycled is to buy one of the Master Test Kits sold by Foster and Smith.

5 years, 3 months ago

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To answer your question no the glass tank will not cause the cloudiness you are seeing.The cause of your problem could be several thing and the first is your gravel(if you are using it) if you didn't throughly rinse it the cause of your problem could be dust from your gavel.Another issue could be water quality because if your filter is of inadequate size or hasn't cycled then your problem is likely a bacterial bloom of beneficial bacteria thet are proccessing the excess waste produced by your fish.Another source of your problem could be you added a. too many fish for your tank size or b. you added too many fish at once which either case would produce the bacterial bloom which is the white stuff you're seeing to consume the excess wastes.I hope this helps.

5 years, 4 months ago

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Thank you for your question. If you need an answer right away, and donâ€™t wish to wait for another customer to respond, please feel free to contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-443-1160 or email CustomerService@FosterandSmithAquatics.com.

5 years, 4 months ago

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BETA HELP!!!

HI I have a male crowntail BETA and hes is in smaller bowl for betas and i was just wondering if i got him a bigger tank could he live with bodom feeder -- I no they can't live with other betas but can they live with critters that eat stuff the bodem thank you P.S. i would like a anwer ASAP PLEASE thank you

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3 years, 5 months ago

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I have had no issues at all with a lone male beta in a small community tank. They can be slightly aggressive towards other fancy finned types but usually is not a problem in a nicely planted tank. I have had them in 5, 10 and 20 gallon systems, all planted community type tanks. Hope this helps you.

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

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i have a community fish tank. Its a 40 gallon tank. I added three male betas and a female beta to that tank. they all get along fine. they been in there for about a month and swim around in a school. I know people say that this is not normal but in the tank that i have it works.

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I have been keeping fish for over 30 years. I have had good results keeping one male beta in a community tank. Tetras are hardy fish for a community tank for a beginner. Live bearers like platies, mollies, swordtails, etc., prefer slightly alkaline water, tetras prefer slightly acidic water. Check your PH on a weekly basis and keep it where the fish you are keeping like it. For a mixed tank it's best to keep it close to neutral. I wouldn't put a beta in with larger aggressive fish, they will probably kill it. But if you have smaller peaceful fish you should do alright, at least I had good luck when my kids wanted a beta. Bottom feeders like cory catfish are very peaceful. There are some good deals on aquarium kits around . . . but if you do get a larger tank, invest in good equipment. Fosters and Smith sells good equipment at very good prices.

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yes

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2 years, 6 months ago

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Thank you for your question. Bettas can be kept with most bottom feeders.

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3 years, 5 months ago

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can you use a anano cube just as an aquarium with fish and not reefs

5 years, 5 months ago

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Yes you can. You can also use it for freshwater fish, not just saltwater setups. It works great for an invertebrate tank at well. Mine has four different species of freshwater shrimp as well as many plants. The lighting is sufficient for even the pickiest of freshwater plants and they bloom.

5 years, 3 months ago

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Sure can. It's MUCH easier as well.

5 years, 3 months ago

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Yes, I have seen one as a freshwater planted tank as well.

5 years, 5 months ago

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Yes!

Live rock isn't needed either but would help give fish places to hide and increase biological system.

You can buy cheap LACE rock. It will act like live rock but cost allot less.

5 years, 5 months ago

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What product do you recommend for glass sratches?

5 years, 5 months ago

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When deciding on an aquarium one of the biggest questions is whether to get glass or acrylic. I always opt for glass because it doesn't scratch easily; however, the bad thing is if you do scratch it there is no easy way to get it out (acrylic has a few different options and is a lot easier). You need an abrasive rubbing compound like cerium oxide, a drill and a buffing wheel. The only time this is practical is when the aquarium is not setup. Even if the scratch is on the outside of the tank, I would not recommend trying to do this while there is water in the tank.

5 years, 5 months ago

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Most Scratches in glass tanks are not repairable. Glass is repairable if one is willing to pay a professional to grind and polish the scratch out. The tank has allot of water pressure behind it. Trying to repair a thin glass tank would be asking for trouble. Glass wants to break where it is scratched. If it was an acrylic tank it is possible to repair the scratch easily. If the scratch isn't very big but bothers you and it's on the front. Turn the tank around and put the scratch on the back. Unless you owned a very large glass tank with thick glass, it isn't feasible to repair the glass.

5 years, 5 months ago

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NEW HINGE FOR GLASS TO OF AQUARIUM

Is there some trick or specific process for getting the glass into a new hinge. I having a very difficult time getting the glass into the slot. ANY IDEAS? Jerry

5 years ago

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Try a hair dryer to warm up plastic.It will soften hinge slitely alowing glass to slide in.A nontosic lube is good.

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4 years, 6 months ago

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Thank you for your question. You may want to wet the edge of the glass that you are trying to insert into hinge. This may give you enough lubrication to get hinge on.

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4 years, 10 months ago

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