Hello! I’ve been cycling my 10 gal tank for 1 week now. I’ve noticed my water level is becoming less everyday. Should I leave it like that until the cycle is finish or should I top it up?
Hello, I’m a beginner who recently entered the hobby. I have an empty 75 gallon tank that’s never been used and I’ve decided to put some fish in it. After doing lots of internet research, I came across your channel. Most channels I found were very advanced and went into crazy detail on certain subjects. Don’t get me wrong, that’s great. But as a beginner I found it a bit overwhelming. You’re channel has helped me realize that fish keeping doesn’t need to be as difficult as it seems. I don’t have any fish yet, but that will soon change. Thanks a bunch.
Its an awesome learning experience, no question is ever "stupid", and please know as someone just entering the hobby.....know your water parameters, why you test for them, and how they all fit in together to inform you of whats going on in your aquarium. Also know, the most seasoned fish keepers make mistakes. Mistakes are not a bad thing because it makes us better. Also, stay clear from some of the bigger channels where those who run them make it more about them than what's important. The hobby! Right now I'm watching progress on my first planted aquarium. I dont mess with it because my parameters have been stable since day 1. One thing I can tell you, plants are the ultimate filters, enabling me to only have to top off. Its locking in all on its own. One thing I'd like you to know for sure. Make sure you have a KH/GH (carbonate hardness/general hardness) testing kit. I want you to research these 2 very important parameters.....GH is actually a silent killer which over time will make it extremely difficult to impossible to sustain life. Has to do with building minerals over time. You need to find the balance which keeps it lower.....Ill give you a hint.....you mix a very small amount of reverse osmosis water to tap...(RO water all on its own will not sustain life, its dangerous if not used properly, but makes GH totally manageable when you get a feel for it.) I wish you luck, this is an awesome hobby which never stops teaching, even those who think they know it all.
Kev..you explained this very well. I had a bad bacterial bloom awhile back. Being honest..I became frustrated and very impatient because I hate the way bacterial blooms ruin the appearance of my tank. So I did a water change. Worst thing I ever did! Made it worse than it was before water change. So left tank alone even when my OCD kicked in big time.🤣 Took almost a month and finally cleared. I'm looking forward to seeing your video on blackboard algae Kev. I'm starting to see that in my tank as well. Great video Kev! Glad 450 has finally cleared.❤❤😊
Ive established a few tanks. After major incident with the 125 gallon andbit crashed my cycle. I had no choice but to restart with fish in cycle. Left lights off and it took almost 2 weeks for bloom to disappear. Redosed with prime and stability, once bloom cleared, i got my ammonia reading! Like Kev says, do not water change and let the tank do its thing!
I have a 10 gal aquarium with 6 neon tetras, been esthablished for months. Then after treating an algue problem (my water wasn't cloudy at this point), I did a water change and my water became cloudy and greenish as hell. I even went to get my water analyzed and nothing was considered wrong with it. I got so frustrated because I kept doing partial water changes and it STILLS wouldn't fix my cloudy green water. I was wrong obviously and didn't know. Thank god I came across this video, I'm officially leaving the tank alone, I'll be patient and hopefully my water will clarify in a few weeks.
Thanks for this video. Some of the best advice outhere. I just recently set up my first serious 52 gallon tank, the first time I filled it up, it was pretty ckear, but the next day it looked disgusting. Im guessing its due to the bioload/organic material coming from the potting soil under the gravel cap. I also used stability and ammonium chloride solution which has seem to speed up the cycling process. After 16 days I am starting to notice the water becoming clearer. If anyone experiences this please take this mans advice, be PATIENT and DO NOT do water changes.
After watching this video I did a 20% water change and added beneficial bacteria....woke up this morning and cloudiness is less accumulative nitrates are lower than they've ever been!! You da MAN!!🎉
What I do for really cloudy water is take a powerhead and a water bottle and fill the water bottle up with polyfill of course you have to cut the bottom of the water bottle off and just stuff it in there and within a couple hours to a day you will have crystal clear water
You’re the man! I almost thought those thin little clouds in my tank were filaments of cyanobacteria. I had some before I put in a wave maker and it disappeared. My only problem I have left is the fish waste will accumulate at the bottoms right before my intake. I have an Oase Biomaster but the inlet really doesn’t have enough suction. I might swap over to the Fluval or use both in tandem
I had a bacteria bloom on my 5g tank when I first set it up and it was using up the oxygen in the water so the fish were gasping at the surface. I therefore did a 50%water change to increase the oxygen and reduce stress on the fish. I then added an airstone to keep the water aerated and then I added paramecium to feed on the bacteria bloom and next morning the water was crystal clear.
I've noticed how fast he heals because it wasnt his first time getting hurt like that. Everytime he does a powerful jump and hits the glass he can get cut like that. But he's like wolverine! 🤣💪
Love the content! I missed you at aquashella Dallas 😢. Ive used fritz turbo start for all my ponds and tanks and was always cycled in 4 days or less. I love seachem. I just prefer a different brand bacteria 🙂
Being in this hobby for yrs asking questions at the fish store just ain't the same, I've followed a few of your instructions and have nailed crystal clear water! When's your next live man? I now understand the points and need to try again to enter the raffle.
Glad you've been finding the channel helpful bro! Not sure when's the next live but make sure to turn on ALL notifications as I always post in the community tab ahead of time 😊
When I first got into this hobby, I experienced a bacteria bloom and really did not know what the heck was happening, I was sure this was bad, I mean really bad. I was confused and I thought this is not normal I cycled the tank like you are supposed to. So, I changed the water (too much) and wasted money on a chemical designed to clear the water and tested the ammonia level daily at first. I admit I thought this was a disaster and my semi-new fish would be dead in a day or two. But it eventually faded away, then years later, when multiple tank syndrome hit me, I once again had another bloom in my new second tank, but this time there was no fish in the tank yet. It really lowered my stress level seeing the foggy tank but knowing it was normal and no fish were in the tank so no big deal I just waited it out.
Ive went through with my 55 gallon when i first set it up and i went through a very very light bloom when i went to the 125 but thats only because i only had 1 established fx6 and 20 fish. Cleared up in a week. Crystal clear now.
@@KaveManAquatics I also knew with only going with 1 established fx6 in the 125 and then adding a non established fx6 with it to make it 2, I would see it. But everyone is good, I'm at 24 peacock and haps and no issues.
On the 55 gallon though I had the bloom for about 3 weeks with fish in cycle with prime and stability and still have my og peacocks from that cycle (4 fish). All because I took advice to do it right from you and never had an issue! Thx Kev
Thank you for your knowledge, it gave me piece of mind! I have a couple new young Oranda Goldies & I'm stressin' more than I did with my first born...jeeeez. I'm good now though> I appreciate ya!
lol! My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
Kev i know what you are talking about that's how it is sometimes but i have set up my 150 new tank put my fish right in there adding prime and stability had clear buitiful looking tank no issues nitrate level of 20parts
That seachem addivtes didn't work at all!!. Went to my local whole in the wall petstore, they had this tai product in a small yellow box this stuff worked in 3 or 4 hours. Cloudy to crystal clear I was amazed!
Video’s are awesome man , I watched almost all your vids .. question tho ! I hope you bought your boy a new pair of pants LOOOL that was funny as hell … keep the vids coming man 👍
First of all' thanlks alot Kav! i started seen your clips only few days ago and i'm loving it! I don't know what to do honestly! I have a 120 gallon aquarium that I put together about a month ago. i don't have plants to this stuff. only rock. i put Seachem Prime as i should and put a small Cichlid fish (10). i gave them twice a day food but not so much (the food didn't even come to the ground!) i gave them lil every time. now, after a month, i'm having a cloudy water (white). like a fool, i did a water change (like 30%) and it's still the same. i started to decrees the feding (only 1 time in 2 days). i now know NOT TO DO ANYTING. hopfullly like you showed and said, it'll be back again like it was! just a quick one, do i need to add more Seachem Prime?
It was my ph balance the whole time I watched your one video saying to check it out for a long time I had bacterial bloom now I got ph kit and it was clear in three days because you have to raise it slowly
Hey Kev, I enjoyed the Keeping African Cichlids video course during the week. I've actually watched it twice now 😄 I'm having issues with high nitrate & nitrite even after a water change. It's an overstocked 350 running an FX6 & Aquael 2000. Heaps of Seachem Matrix. Is there anything with decor or the substrate that could give these high readings? The water looks crystal clear too. Cheers boss!
Glad to hear you found the course helpful!! 😁 If you have nitrites in the tank you shouldn’t be water changing at all. Leave that nitrite in the tank so your bacteria have a good food source. Dose Prime daily to detoxify the nitrite keeping the water safe. Also dose Stability daily boost bacteria production. When you get 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite then do your water change. You’ll be cycled then 😁💪
Fritz zyme 7, live nitrifying bacteria I have 130 gallon tank I put a 32 ounce bottle in my tank was clear in three days and established. You should do a video on how amazing Fritz zyme 7 is live bacteria in a bottle will fix your tank
Glad it worked well for you. But Stability is my go to source for nitrifying bacteria since the beginning of my hobby. Also, this tank has taken longer than usual because of the stock/bio-load in the tank. Im sure you dont have 3 stingrays and 2 arowanas in that tank you are referring to 😊
People look at cloudy water as a negative....without looking at it as a clue. Connect the dots. Know your parameters and what they mean. Youll find that cloudy water, left untouched by us, will sort itself out all on its own. If your parameters are normal, dont tinker with it.
Im new to the fish game and I think I have a bacterial bloom in my established tank now. I have a 20 gallon tank and it’s always cloudy (and my fish seem to always have fin rot too). I always change the water but I realized it’s probably making it worse. My question is- when you leave the tank alone, do you still clean out the fish poop and substrate? Or leave the tank FULLY alone?
That heterosexual bacteria. 😄Haha! No, this video is nothing but golden. Definitely calmed me down now. I have cycled tanks before but this last time it really went haywire on the Bacterial Bloom.
Thanks, glad you're enjoying the channel and finding it helpful 😁💪 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
Prime is a dechlorinator that also detoxifies ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. Stability is the beneficial bacteria you need in your tank, in a bottle. I'm not sure what you're waiting for. The bloom, a sick fish, or the cycle. But check this video out with more details on Prime and Stability - ua-cam.com/video/9Cuqylaak3E/v-deo.html
@@KaveManAquatics Thank you for the reply. I was watching the "do nothing" video i bought the prime and stability I noticed the filter and is icky brown and the tank has an odor. I the rewatch I heard you say add this treatment daily. I a 20gal tank I am on day 12 of adding them to the tank, the water is a hazy yellow
What to do if you suspect a bacterial infection? Do you have a video or can you give advice how to treat when you don’t know what is going on? 2 fish had ich, on day 4 of treatment with ick X. Raspboras are now not eating, have cloudy skin and lurching back and forth. Just one short week ago everything was fine. Snails in tank seem fine. I’d appreciate your valued expertise. Thank you.
Hi Kev, just wonder if you use tap water directly for your South American cichlids including discus? or maybe you use RO water? I live in Texas where water is liquid rock. not sure if it will impact my geophagus in the long term. need your advice. Thanks!
@KaveManAquatics great ill keep an eye open, thanks for replying, great videos by the way, I'd love a stingray like you've got but only a five foot tank I've got
What if it’s not a new tank and it already had cycled but the levels are good but you’re still seeing a bloom? I have done water changes, and I am dosing with prime. I just cleaned my filter also and added some matrix and carbon.
Bro I love your tanks and how clear they are anyways that 450 looks like a monster in the back ground 😆 and the fish you have in there are very nice. One day I'm gonna get myselve a 150 or maybe even a 240 like yours big Kev my electric blue acura's would have a blast with all that space. Do you have any fry my fish spawned again 3 days ago eggs all over my rock. I'm still raising the fry they had 2months ago and there getting big and maybe another few weeks there gonna be big enough to head to the petstore im selling them to ANYWAY LIKE ALWAYS GREAT VIDEO CANT WAIT TILL THE NEXT ONE COMES OUT BIG KEV
😢 where have u been?!?! This has been happening to mine three weeks now! I used Aqueon. Removed green but now to cloudy. I was doing 10% water change left room came back n my Tiger Barb was on the carpet‼️‼️. 😱 I picked it up placed in tank. But next day(today) he’s dying. Slowly 😢. What to do🙏🏻🙏🏻??? Now my filter is shot happened last night! Added an air tube n seemed to help my fish look not so sluggish. So got a new filter today. Just added filter. But now my fish is “dead in tank floor😢😢😢😢 why?!?!! How to resuscitate fish ?!
Seems like you have a lot going on, lol Many things can be causing this, or it can just be a natural bacterial bloom. Consider booking a session with me, 1 on 1😁 -kavemanaquatics.com/kaveman-coaching
It can with algae growth which will contribute to the cloudy water. Might as well keep it dark while you wait out the bloom. Unless you have live plants that will need the light.
Hello Kev. I have a small tank that has a bacteria bloom. It was almost gone until I added some conditioner and bacteria. Now it is more cloudy then it was to begin with. It looks horrible. I have done no water changes. I just started to watch your channel and taking your suggestions. I have bought prime and stability from amazon and waiting for it to be delivered, But I need HELP! What should I do from here to prevent it from getting worse again because apparently I don't know what I know what I am doing? Thank you, KaveMan
Don't do a thing. Let your filter do its thing and the bacteria grow at its own pace. If you have fish in already you should be dosing with Prime and Stability daily. If you dont, just Stability daily. No water changing, no cleaning, nothing. Make sure you have good surface agitation for oxygen transfer and leave your filter on and running. It will clear up on its own. 😁
@@KaveManAquatics Thank you! I just looked at the aquarium and I have an oily film that wasn't there before floating on top of the water. What would be causing that and should I do something about that. I have some tourmarline balls (pleco balls) in there. Could that be causing it? Should I take them out or skim the top of water or wait for when I do a water change? I know, I am a new tank stresser but I want to get it right and have my tank safe for when I put mystery snails in it. That's what is going into this aquarium. Thank you.
Is it possible that adding beneficial bacteria can cause a bloom? I have an established tank that is currently in a bacterial bloom that started within hours of doing a regular water change. The only difference is that I used a different brand of tap safe which included benefical bacteria? I have just got a bottle of prime and stability but I am confused how adding more bacteria will help when that's what started this?
I had similar case going on, and then I was able to get good water parameters Ammonia = 0, Nitrite = 0 and Nitrate building to 80ppm but still a cloudy and greenish. Because of the Nitrate I did a 50% water change.. So, should I keep adding Stability? It feels like Prime is not needed since Ammonia and Nitrite are 0. Thoughts?
What if your ammonia levels are too high for your liking ? You say don’t do a water change but what if fish are already in the tank ? I thought the beneficial bacteria resides on surfaces not free flowing water
You are correct. But water changing removes ammonia and nitrite from the tank, something beneficial bacteria need during the cycle to grow and establish their colonies. Watch this - ua-cam.com/video/9Cuqylaak3E/v-deo.html
@@KaveManAquatics update: We’re getting nitrates ‼️ water changes don’t affect the cycle because the beneficial bacteria (Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter) reside on surfaces rather than the water column 👏🏻 thanks again Kev 💪🏻
Does using prime daily work for betta? I am new to this and I’m 2 weeks into a fish in cycle. I thought I needed to change the water but the bloom got so much worse like you said. I have him in a 10 gallon tank that’s only 3 weeks old. He seems happy and healthy but it is hard to see him in the back
Hi Kev! So..I just bought a fish like 6-7 days ago, It's a spotted gar. He always ignoring any foods that I give to him. I already tried to gave him any kind of food yet he still wouldn't want to eat till this day. I keep him in a communty tank along with 2 peacock bass and 2 oscar. Any tips?
I just took my brother’s old 50 gal tank. It looks like it has dried algae and hard water on the glass and in the filter. How do I clean this? Should I also get a new filter? Everything has been dry and sitting for a while.
Hey there..this isn't to do with this specific video but thought you would be the best to ask...is metal safe to be in an aquarium? I want to order a digital thermometer but it happens to have a metal probe..or should I cover it with some kind of silicone and any tips on what brand of silicone is aquarium safe?? Thanks in advance..
We are one week in trying this method. Prime and stability daily. My question is should we do ANY maintenance during this time (e.g 10% water change) or just continue course and wait 3 weeks? I’m not sure it’s getting better yet….
Continue the course, no water changes. You should be cycled by now 6 days after this post. if not, ensure you have adequite surface agitation for oxygenation and that your PH levels are at least 7.0
I could do with some advice.. So I downsized due to illness..70liters (17 gallon) So tank been running for 2 weeks 1st week of daily filter start bacteria.. 3rd week with fish.. I have no ammonia but 0.5 Nitrite level.. What do anyone recommend.. Fish seem fine eating swimming not at surface gasping for air.. Look good.. Should I do more water changes until I get level down Ammonia been static at 1 - 0.01 for 2 days now.. I'm lost what to do
Hi, i am setting my new cichlid tank. I am planning to keep lucky bamboo inside the tank? Can i completely put the plant inside the tank with its leaf?
Hi! New to the community. New tank. Its cylced. Tank and sponge filter. Added fish and got the bloom but it so smells. Should i still not do water changes?
Water won’t evaporate much from this tank. It’s all covered, and sump has an evaporator chamber to prevent that. I’m still testing the tank and keeping watch of nitrate levels. With the new fish in the tank, changes are coming. So it all depends on how rapidly nitrates rise. At minimum though I’ll be doing 1 big water change per month, if not more.
When I set up my 55 gallon and my 5 gallon I waited a month before putting in fish and used prime and stability for 3 weeks straight.Overly cautious I guess
Hi I'm very new to this whole fish game. I stress out because I want the best for my (inherited) fish. You've helped out a lot but I'm still stressing. I did a water change then I added API quick start. I probably shouldn't have because now I have a mass bacterial bloom. I'm tank looks green. ( I hope that's what it is). How long will it take to clear up? I'm freakin' here. TIA
Welcome to this wonderful fish keeping lifestyle!! First thing I can tell you is that your tank needs to cycle. Adding quick start wouldnt have caused the bacterial bloom, many other things could have. If you have green water its an algae issue. Meaning you have too much light or you're over feeding. I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
So my 175 gal new tank is cloudy as hell so should be adding seachem prime and stability everyday and is there anything else I should do other than be very patient 😅
What should I do during a bacterial bloom and my goldfish are starting to get fin rot? Do I remove them from that tank while the bacterial bloom settles?
No need to remove them. Treat for fin rot right in the tank with Seachem Kanaplex. It may delay your cycle so keep an eye on ammonia levels and dose with prime accordingly....also patience will be key
Need help. I have a 32gal tank 121litres. Was doing since April but i overcleaned the filter. Bacteria bloomed occured. I did another 70% water change thinking it will be fixed but i was told to leave it. Been 5 days now. Should i add more beneficial bact (microbe nite out) or just leave it
Bro im going crazy with a bloom right now in my reef tank. Its my fault. I added 5 fish 2 shrimps and 3 cramps in a month old tank. Any advice please ? I added a uv light and new polishing pads and nothing ! Should i add beneficial bacteria in a bottle ? My ammonia and nitrates are at 0 and nitrates at 2.
My ph level has dropped from 7.6 to 6.0. Im on day 9, fish in cycle and dosing prime and stability daily. No water changes. Is there anything i can do to raise the ph level?
Some say it can but I think they confuse the natural progression of the tank clearing it up on its own. Won’t hurt to try, it will only improve your water quality, but patience is key.
You should always wash and rinse any new substrate thats not "live". I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html AND, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com
Now I've had the same problem. But mine's been an established tank for several years. I just had a combined two tanks together because one of them in the plumbing went bad so I had to combined to him to get it so it's a little bit overloaded with fish Paris so what do I do to get rid of that. Because I also have a UV light and I have more than double the filtration the filtration
Because I have two filters and it puts out 90 gallons on each one. And it's only a 75 gallon tank plus I got a 2011 gal Sponge Filter and I've got a UV light
I’m constantly stuck in a bacteria bloom. I’m going to get a bigger/better filter? My tank comes with a top fin silenstream filter. I’m looking at the aqua clear fluval system. Thoughts? Also, I’ve been dosing with stability and prime but still stuck in a bloom. I’m not at the ‘looks like it getting better phase.’ I rarely have clear water. Any other advice or suggestions? Thank you in advance!!
How long would you wait after starting a fresh tank cycle before doing a water change? I have some rosy red minnows in the tank and im using prime and stability as shown in another video to try to get my cycle going but it’s cloudy from some substrate that seems like it wasn’t washed well enough. I’d like to do some water changes to clear it up but I feel like I should wait so I don’t ruin the cycle. Is there a nitrate level I should wait for so I don’t ruin my cycle or just do a small water change (like 10%) once a day until the cloudiness is gone? Im very new, i just started my first tank about a week ago and just don’t want to set myself back a week (to day 1 lol).
The number you're looking for is about 40PPM of nitrate...BUT, I wouldn't water change yet. Even though the cloudiness could be caused by the substrate, it could also be caused by bacterial bloom which is totally normal. This video will give you more info on that - ua-cam.com/video/46fcHvoellI/v-deo.html. Either way, being patient is your best bet. After you've confirmed your tank has cycled (0 ammonia and 0 nitrite) then you can do water changes to eliminate any cloud caused by the substrate. I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
After the tank finishing cycling I get a higher nitrate surge. Is it true that if u just leave it high and eventually it will lower done while u protect fish with prime
Nitrate does not settle down on its own. Yoi’rd thinking of ammonia and nitrite once your tank has cycled. This is how you use prime - ua-cam.com/video/9Cuqylaak3E/v-deo.htmlsi=BFWFO51ncmiu_QiU
Hi Kave man i have a new 5 gallon tank with a betta we set up the new tank with betta 2 snails woke up this morning saw the tank was cloudy should i add some fresh plants the betta is alive but i believe the snails died havent seen any alge what do i do let the cycle run?
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Hey kaveman quick after I refill the tank? Or do I add it to each individual 5 gallon bucket that I used to refill
Hello! I’ve been cycling my 10 gal tank for 1 week now. I’ve noticed my water level is becoming less everyday. Should I leave it like that until the cycle is finish or should I top it up?
Hello, I’m a beginner who recently entered the hobby. I have an empty 75 gallon tank that’s never been used and I’ve decided to put some fish in it. After doing lots of internet research, I came across your channel. Most channels I found were very advanced and went into crazy detail on certain subjects. Don’t get me wrong, that’s great. But as a beginner I found it a bit overwhelming. You’re channel has helped me realize that fish keeping doesn’t need to be as difficult as it seems. I don’t have any fish yet, but that will soon change. Thanks a bunch.
I totally agree nice rice
Its an awesome learning experience, no question is ever "stupid", and please know as someone just entering the hobby.....know your water parameters, why you test for them, and how they all fit in together to inform you of whats going on in your aquarium.
Also know, the most seasoned fish keepers make mistakes. Mistakes are not a bad thing because it makes us better. Also, stay clear from some of the bigger channels where those who run them make it more about them than what's important. The hobby!
Right now I'm watching progress on my first planted aquarium. I dont mess with it because my parameters have been stable since day 1. One thing I can tell you, plants are the ultimate filters, enabling me to only have to top off. Its locking in all on its own.
One thing I'd like you to know for sure.
Make sure you have a KH/GH (carbonate hardness/general hardness) testing kit. I want you to research these 2 very important parameters.....GH is actually a silent killer which over time will make it extremely difficult to impossible to sustain life. Has to do with building minerals over time. You need to find the balance which keeps it lower.....Ill give you a hint.....you mix a very small amount of reverse osmosis water to tap...(RO water all on its own will not sustain life, its dangerous if not used properly, but makes GH totally manageable when you get a feel for it.)
I wish you luck, this is an awesome hobby which never stops teaching, even those who think they know it all.
Kev..you explained this very well. I had a bad bacterial bloom awhile back. Being honest..I became frustrated and very impatient because I hate the way bacterial blooms ruin the appearance of my tank. So I did a water change. Worst thing I ever did! Made it worse than it was before water change. So left tank alone even when my OCD kicked in big time.🤣 Took almost a month and finally cleared. I'm looking forward to seeing your video on blackboard algae Kev. I'm starting to see that in my tank as well. Great video Kev! Glad 450 has finally cleared.❤❤😊
We've all done that mistake, myself included! Glad you held back though and finally let it clear up! The BBA will be a very informative video! 😊💪
@@KaveManAquaticsThank you! Kev looking forward to next video! 😊❤
Ive established a few tanks. After major incident with the 125 gallon andbit crashed my cycle. I had no choice but to restart with fish in cycle. Left lights off and it took almost 2 weeks for bloom to disappear. Redosed with prime and stability, once bloom cleared, i got my ammonia reading! Like Kev says, do not water change and let the tank do its thing!
I have a 10 gal aquarium with 6 neon tetras, been esthablished for months. Then after treating an algue problem (my water wasn't cloudy at this point), I did a water change and my water became cloudy and greenish as hell. I even went to get my water analyzed and nothing was considered wrong with it. I got so frustrated because I kept doing partial water changes and it STILLS wouldn't fix my cloudy green water. I was wrong obviously and didn't know. Thank god I came across this video, I'm officially leaving the tank alone, I'll be patient and hopefully my water will clarify in a few weeks.
I'm so glad I found your video!!!! I did exactly what you said to do, and everything worked!!! Thank you!!!
Happy to hear that! Glad I could help 😊💪
Thanks for this video. Some of the best advice outhere. I just recently set up my first serious 52 gallon tank, the first time I filled it up, it was pretty ckear, but the next day it looked disgusting. Im guessing its due to the bioload/organic material coming from the potting soil under the gravel cap. I also used stability and ammonium chloride solution which has seem to speed up the cycling process. After 16 days I am starting to notice the water becoming clearer. If anyone experiences this please take this mans advice, be PATIENT and DO NOT do water changes.
Best explanation yet! Thank You.
My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful! 😁💪
Great info!! Always a pleasure to watch your videos!
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
Wow the ray tank looks awesome with the varieties of fish in there. Absolutely beautiful! 😊
Thanks so much! Glad you like it! 😊
After watching this video I did a 20% water change and added beneficial bacteria....woke up this morning and cloudiness is less accumulative nitrates are lower than they've ever been!! You da MAN!!🎉
What I do for really cloudy water is take a powerhead and a water bottle and fill the water bottle up with polyfill of course you have to cut the bottom of the water bottle off and just stuff it in there and within a couple hours to a day you will have crystal clear water
Great tactic!
I learn that one from the King of DYI. I use Sera green fine filter ball material. It's reusable like a good sponge.
Wish I saw this a few years ago! Nicely done..
Better late than never! Thanks bro! 😊
You’re the man! I almost thought those thin little clouds in my tank were filaments of cyanobacteria. I had some before I put in a wave maker and it disappeared. My only problem I have left is the fish waste will accumulate at the bottoms right before my intake. I have an Oase Biomaster but the inlet really doesn’t have enough suction. I might swap over to the Fluval or use both in tandem
I had a bacteria bloom on my 5g tank when I first set it up and it was using up the oxygen in the water so the fish were gasping at the surface. I therefore did a 50%water change to increase the oxygen and reduce stress on the fish. I then added an airstone to keep the water aerated and then I added paramecium to feed on the bacteria bloom and next morning the water was crystal clear.
Thankyou so much! Your advice is so helpful. 😍
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
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@@KaveManAquatics thanks I have downloaded the app and using it 😀
The tank is looking awesome with the combination of fish you chose.
Thank you bro! I wanted to try something unique! More geo’s and Discus coming in the future 😁
Thank you thank you for this video!!
My pleasure! Glad it was helpful! 😊💪
I am so happy to see the wound on the arowana went away! He really hurt himself, last time!
I've noticed how fast he heals because it wasnt his first time getting hurt like that. Everytime he does a powerful jump and hits the glass he can get cut like that. But he's like wolverine! 🤣💪
Love the content! I missed you at aquashella Dallas 😢. Ive used fritz turbo start for all my ponds and tanks and was always cycled in 4 days or less. I love seachem. I just prefer a different brand bacteria 🙂
Being in this hobby for yrs asking questions at the fish store just ain't the same, I've followed a few of your instructions and have nailed crystal clear water! When's your next live man? I now understand the points and need to try again to enter the raffle.
Glad you've been finding the channel helpful bro! Not sure when's the next live but make sure to turn on ALL notifications as I always post in the community tab ahead of time 😊
When I first got into this hobby, I experienced a bacteria bloom and really did not know what the heck was happening, I was sure this was bad, I mean really bad. I was confused and I thought this is not normal I cycled the tank like you are supposed to. So, I changed the water (too much) and wasted money on a chemical designed to clear the water and tested the ammonia level daily at first. I admit I thought this was a disaster and my semi-new fish would be dead in a day or two. But it eventually faded away, then years later, when multiple tank syndrome hit me, I once again had another bloom in my new second tank, but this time there was no fish in the tank yet. It really lowered my stress level seeing the foggy tank but knowing it was normal and no fish were in the tank so no big deal I just waited it out.
Ive went through with my 55 gallon when i first set it up and i went through a very very light bloom when i went to the 125 but thats only because i only had 1 established fx6 and 20 fish. Cleared up in a week. Crystal clear now.
Nice!! Exactly as expected 😊💪
@@KaveManAquatics I also knew with only going with 1 established fx6 in the 125 and then adding a non established fx6 with it to make it 2, I would see it. But everyone is good, I'm at 24 peacock and haps and no issues.
On the 55 gallon though I had the bloom for about 3 weeks with fish in cycle with prime and stability and still have my og peacocks from that cycle (4 fish). All because I took advice to do it right from you and never had an issue! Thx Kev
Thank you for your knowledge, it gave me piece of mind! I have a couple new young Oranda Goldies & I'm stressin' more than I did with my first born...jeeeez. I'm good now though> I appreciate ya!
lol! My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊
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Kev i know what you are talking about that's how it is sometimes but i have set up my 150 new tank put my fish right in there adding prime and stability had clear buitiful looking tank no issues nitrate level of 20parts
Nice bro! Glad to hear the Prime and Stability worked well for you! 😊💪
Your channel is the absolute best. All your videos provide us with good legit information. Keep up the good work man❤
Thank you bro! I appreciate the support! Glad you’re enjoying the channel 😁💪
That seachem addivtes didn't work at all!!. Went to my local whole in the wall petstore, they had this tai product in a small yellow box this stuff worked in 3 or 4 hours. Cloudy to crystal clear I was amazed!
Video’s are awesome man , I watched almost all your vids .. question tho ! I hope you bought your boy a new pair of pants LOOOL that was funny as hell … keep the vids coming man 👍
🤣🤣 He got hooked up with much more 😁💪
First of all' thanlks alot Kav! i started seen your clips only few days ago and i'm loving it!
I don't know what to do honestly! I have a 120 gallon aquarium that I put together about a month ago. i don't have plants to this stuff. only rock. i put Seachem Prime as i should and put a small Cichlid fish (10). i gave them twice a day food but not so much (the food didn't even come to the ground!) i gave them lil every time. now, after a month, i'm having a cloudy water (white). like a fool, i did a water change (like 30%) and it's still the same.
i started to decrees the feding (only 1 time in 2 days). i now know NOT TO DO ANYTING. hopfullly like you showed and said, it'll be back again like it was!
just a quick one, do i need to add more Seachem Prime?
That water so clear it looks like them fish are floating....
I have sets up hang on filtrer and sponge filter for gold fish even though the bacterial bloom is remains
It was my ph balance the whole time I watched your one video saying to check it out for a long time I had bacterial bloom now I got ph kit and it was clear in three days because you have to raise it slowly
Hey Kev, I enjoyed the Keeping African Cichlids video course during the week. I've actually watched it twice now 😄 I'm having issues with high nitrate & nitrite even after a water change. It's an overstocked 350 running an FX6 & Aquael 2000. Heaps of Seachem Matrix. Is there anything with decor or the substrate that could give these high readings? The water looks crystal clear too. Cheers boss!
Glad to hear you found the course helpful!! 😁 If you have nitrites in the tank you shouldn’t be water changing at all. Leave that nitrite in the tank so your bacteria have a good food source. Dose Prime daily to detoxify the nitrite keeping the water safe. Also dose Stability daily boost bacteria production. When you get 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite then do your water change. You’ll be cycled then 😁💪
@@KaveManAquatics thank you my friend 😎
All part of the process 😁
Yes sirr 😁
This always happens first in my tanks.. Then diatoms
..Never lasts long 💪
Yup, those pesky diatoms lol But you're right, it'll always go away on its own 😊
Thank you so much.
My pleasure!
Fritz zyme 7, live nitrifying bacteria I have 130 gallon tank I put a 32 ounce bottle in my tank was clear in three days and established. You should do a video on how amazing Fritz zyme 7 is live bacteria in a bottle will fix your tank
Glad it worked well for you. But Stability is my go to source for nitrifying bacteria since the beginning of my hobby. Also, this tank has taken longer than usual because of the stock/bio-load in the tank. Im sure you dont have 3 stingrays and 2 arowanas in that tank you are referring to 😊
People look at cloudy water as a negative....without looking at it as a clue. Connect the dots. Know your parameters and what they mean. Youll find that cloudy water, left untouched by us, will sort itself out all on its own. If your parameters are normal, dont tinker with it.
Im new to the fish game and I think I have a bacterial bloom in my established tank now. I have a 20 gallon tank and it’s always cloudy (and my fish seem to always have fin rot too). I always change the water but I realized it’s probably making it worse. My question is- when you leave the tank alone, do you still clean out the fish poop and substrate? Or leave the tank FULLY alone?
Get out the organic material aka poop that the nasty bacteria feed off of!!!
I feel like I seen this before. Was it reuploaded?
This is a condensed and edited version of the Livestream I did a few weeks ago for those that missed the Stream. 😊
That heterosexual bacteria. 😄Haha!
No, this video is nothing but golden. Definitely calmed me down now.
I have cycled tanks before but this last time it really went haywire on the Bacterial Bloom.
Thanks, glad you're enjoying the channel and finding it helpful 😁💪
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what is "prime and stability" specifically Prime? should I wait 10 days or wait for weeks without treatment?
Prime is a dechlorinator that also detoxifies ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. Stability is the beneficial bacteria you need in your tank, in a bottle. I'm not sure what you're waiting for. The bloom, a sick fish, or the cycle. But check this video out with more details on Prime and Stability - ua-cam.com/video/9Cuqylaak3E/v-deo.html
@@KaveManAquatics Thank you for the reply. I was watching the "do nothing" video i bought the prime and stability I noticed the filter and is icky brown and the tank has an odor. I the rewatch I heard you say add this treatment daily. I a 20gal tank I am on day 12 of adding them to the tank, the water is a hazy yellow
They died :-( I am sad
What about tannins with bacterial blooms for dirt and sand started tanks?
What to do if you suspect a bacterial infection? Do you have a video or can you give advice how to treat when you don’t know what is going on? 2 fish had ich, on day 4 of treatment with ick X. Raspboras are now not eating, have cloudy skin and lurching back and forth. Just one short week ago everything was fine. Snails in tank seem fine. I’d appreciate your valued expertise. Thank you.
Hi Kev, just wonder if you use tap water directly for your South American cichlids including discus? or maybe you use RO water? I live in Texas where water is liquid rock. not sure if it will impact my geophagus in the long term. need your advice. Thanks!
Hey, how ya doing ? When's the blackbeard algae video coming up? I'm really struggling with it at the minute, thanks
Its very high on the content list...top 3 next videos.
@KaveManAquatics great ill keep an eye open, thanks for replying, great videos by the way, I'd love a stingray like you've got but only a five foot tank I've got
What if it’s not a new tank and it already had cycled but the levels are good but you’re still seeing a bloom? I have done water changes, and I am dosing with prime. I just cleaned my filter also and added some matrix and carbon.
Bro I love your tanks and how clear they are anyways that 450 looks like a monster in the back ground 😆 and the fish you have in there are very nice. One day I'm gonna get myselve a 150 or maybe even a 240 like yours big Kev my electric blue acura's would have a blast with all that space. Do you have any fry my fish spawned again 3 days ago eggs all over my rock. I'm still raising the fry they had 2months ago and there getting big and maybe another few weeks there gonna be big enough to head to the petstore im selling them to ANYWAY LIKE ALWAYS GREAT VIDEO CANT WAIT TILL THE NEXT ONE COMES OUT BIG KEV
Thank you bro...I had fry a while back and raised them. They are now in my 210 with the big boys 😊
😢 where have u been?!?! This has been happening to mine three weeks now! I used Aqueon. Removed green but now to cloudy. I was doing 10% water change left room came back n my Tiger Barb was on the carpet‼️‼️. 😱 I picked it up placed in tank. But next day(today) he’s dying. Slowly 😢. What to do🙏🏻🙏🏻???
Now my filter is shot happened last night! Added an air tube n seemed to help my fish look not so sluggish. So got a new filter today. Just added filter. But now my fish is “dead in tank floor😢😢😢😢 why?!?!! How to resuscitate fish ?!
Seems like you have a lot going on, lol Many things can be causing this, or it can just be a natural bacterial bloom. Consider booking a session with me, 1 on 1😁 -kavemanaquatics.com/kaveman-coaching
@KaveManAquatics does turning the light off in the tank help?
It can with algae growth which will contribute to the cloudy water. Might as well keep it dark while you wait out the bloom. Unless you have live plants that will need the light.
Love your videos Fam, u give so much good advice
Thank you bro! Glad you're enjoying the channel!! 😁💪
Should I still feed my fish while the tank is going through a bacterial bloom.
They will be fine without food for a few days. But if you really wanted to feed you still could, just feed very little to avoid any ammonia spikes.
Hello Kev. I have a small tank that has a bacteria bloom. It was almost gone until I added some conditioner and bacteria. Now it is more cloudy then it was to begin with. It looks horrible. I have done no water changes. I just started to watch your channel and taking your suggestions. I have bought prime and stability from amazon and waiting for it to be delivered, But I need HELP! What should I do from here to prevent it from getting worse again because apparently I don't know what I know what I am doing? Thank you, KaveMan
Don't do a thing. Let your filter do its thing and the bacteria grow at its own pace. If you have fish in already you should be dosing with Prime and Stability daily. If you dont, just Stability daily. No water changing, no cleaning, nothing. Make sure you have good surface agitation for oxygen transfer and leave your filter on and running. It will clear up on its own. 😁
@@KaveManAquatics Thank you! I just looked at the aquarium and I have an oily film that wasn't there before floating on top of the water. What would be causing that and should I do something about that. I have some tourmarline balls (pleco balls) in there. Could that be causing it? Should I take them out or skim the top of water or wait for when I do a water change? I know, I am a new tank stresser but I want to get it right and have my tank safe for when I put mystery snails in it. That's what is going into this aquarium. Thank you.
Is it possible that adding beneficial bacteria can cause a bloom? I have an established tank that is currently in a bacterial bloom that started within hours of doing a regular water change. The only difference is that I used a different brand of tap safe which included benefical bacteria? I have just got a bottle of prime and stability but I am confused how adding more bacteria will help when that's what started this?
I had similar case going on, and then I was able to get good water parameters Ammonia = 0, Nitrite = 0 and Nitrate building to 80ppm but still a cloudy and greenish.
Because of the Nitrate I did a 50% water change..
So, should I keep adding Stability? It feels like Prime is not needed since Ammonia and Nitrite are 0.
Thoughts?
What about when you're doing a fish in cycle?
Is fasting your fish a good idea? Does it benefit them in any way?
What if your ammonia levels are too high for your liking ? You say don’t do a water change but what if fish are already in the tank ? I thought the beneficial bacteria resides on surfaces not free flowing water
You are correct. But water changing removes ammonia and nitrite from the tank, something beneficial bacteria need during the cycle to grow and establish their colonies. Watch this - ua-cam.com/video/9Cuqylaak3E/v-deo.html
@@KaveManAquatics actually watched this video yesterday, bought the two products today your channel has been amazing help boss man thank you 🙏🏻
@@KaveManAquatics update: We’re getting nitrates ‼️ water changes don’t affect the cycle because the beneficial bacteria (Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter) reside on surfaces rather than the water column 👏🏻 thanks again Kev 💪🏻
I've gone through the cloudy process of course, haven't had green water yet though. Is that from leaving your lights on for extended periods of time?
That will definitely cause green water, among other things. Glad you havent had to experience it. Keep doing what you're doing! 💪
Hey do I need turning light off when we got bacteria bloom in tank?
Kev it's nice to see you grow dude, I remember the first videos with the cichlids, doing good bro
Thank you my bro! And thanks for sticking with me all these years! 😁💪
Does using prime daily work for betta? I am new to this and I’m 2 weeks into a fish in cycle. I thought I needed to change the water but the bloom got so much worse like you said. I have him in a 10 gallon tank that’s only 3 weeks old. He seems happy and healthy but it is hard to see him in the back
Do I risk my fish dying if I don’t do anything though? Mine is 10x worse than this.
This video will be helpful - ua-cam.com/video/46fcHvoellI/v-deo.html
Thanks for the education brother.
Any time! 😊💪
How long should leave for thou before a water change ???
Accu clear from api is the best
It’s a great temporary fix, yes
You’re dosing the full recommended amount of both daily? Or are they partial treatments?
Hi Kev! So..I just bought a fish like 6-7 days ago, It's a spotted gar. He always ignoring any foods that I give to him. I already tried to gave him any kind of food yet he still wouldn't want to eat till this day. I keep him in a communty tank along with 2 peacock bass and 2 oscar. Any tips?
for new tank, thus i need to clean the pop?
I just took my brother’s old 50 gal tank. It looks like it has dried algae and hard water on the glass and in the filter. How do I clean this? Should I also get a new filter? Everything has been dry and sitting for a while.
Is discus fish different to keep in comparison to angel fish? Can they stay together?
So should I just leave my fish in there ? It’s really cloudy
Yes, The cloud does not harm them. This video will be helpful - ua-cam.com/video/46fcHvoellI/v-deo.html
Hey there..this isn't to do with this specific video but thought you would be the best to ask...is metal safe to be in an aquarium? I want to order a digital thermometer but it happens to have a metal probe..or should I cover it with some kind of silicone and any tips on what brand of silicone is aquarium safe?? Thanks in advance..
We are one week in trying this method. Prime and stability daily. My question is should we do ANY maintenance during this time (e.g 10% water change) or just continue course and wait 3 weeks? I’m not sure it’s getting better yet….
Continue the course, no water changes. You should be cycled by now 6 days after this post. if not, ensure you have adequite surface agitation for oxygenation and that your PH levels are at least 7.0
Thanks! We got impatient but we’re starting over now and will continue the course.
Can you put in an axolotl during a bac bloom? Tank cycled about a week?
If you're using Prime to detoxify ammonia , yes.
I could do with some advice.. So I downsized due to illness..70liters (17 gallon) So tank been running for 2 weeks 1st week of daily filter start bacteria.. 3rd week with fish.. I have no ammonia but 0.5 Nitrite level.. What do anyone recommend.. Fish seem fine eating swimming not at surface gasping for air.. Look good.. Should I do more water changes until I get level down Ammonia been static at 1 - 0.01 for 2 days now.. I'm lost what to do
Hi, i am setting my new cichlid tank. I am planning to keep lucky bamboo inside the tank? Can i completely put the plant inside the tank with its leaf?
Hi! New to the community. New tank. Its cylced. Tank and sponge filter. Added fish and got the bloom but it so smells. Should i still not do water changes?
So when do you eventually do a water change in this process? Or, just add water when it starts to evaporate to top the tank off?
Water won’t evaporate much from this tank. It’s all covered, and sump has an evaporator chamber to prevent that. I’m still testing the tank and keeping watch of nitrate levels. With the new fish in the tank, changes are coming. So it all depends on how rapidly nitrates rise. At minimum though I’ll be doing 1 big water change per month, if not more.
When I set up my 55 gallon and my 5 gallon I waited a month before putting in fish and used prime and stability for 3 weeks straight.Overly cautious I guess
Thats never a bad thing 😊
@zerofreeze27 I understand being cautious and using stability but if you had no fish what was the reason for continuing to use prime?
Hi I'm very new to this whole fish game. I stress out because I want the best for my (inherited) fish. You've helped out a lot but I'm still stressing. I did a water change then I added API quick start. I probably shouldn't have because now I have a mass bacterial bloom. I'm tank looks green. ( I hope that's what it is). How long will it take to clear up? I'm freakin' here. TIA
Welcome to this wonderful fish keeping lifestyle!! First thing I can tell you is that your tank needs to cycle. Adding quick start wouldnt have caused the bacterial bloom, many other things could have. If you have green water its an algae issue. Meaning you have too much light or you're over feeding.
I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
Is it safe to add fish while you wait for the water to clear up??
Absolutely. Just monitor the ammonia levels and dose Seachem Prime accordingly. 😊
So my 175 gal new tank is cloudy as hell so should be adding seachem prime and stability everyday and is there anything else I should do other than be very patient 😅
Patience is key at this point, but also watch this - ua-cam.com/video/46fcHvoellI/v-deo.html
What should I do during a bacterial bloom and my goldfish are starting to get fin rot? Do I remove them from that tank while the bacterial bloom settles?
No need to remove them. Treat for fin rot right in the tank with Seachem Kanaplex. It may delay your cycle so keep an eye on ammonia levels and dose with prime accordingly....also patience will be key
Need help. I have a 32gal tank 121litres. Was doing since April but i overcleaned the filter. Bacteria bloomed occured. I did another 70% water change thinking it will be fixed but i was told to leave it. Been 5 days now. Should i add more beneficial bact (microbe nite out) or just leave it
Bro im going crazy with a bloom right now in my reef tank. Its my fault. I added 5 fish 2 shrimps and 3 cramps in a month old tank. Any advice please ? I added a uv light and new polishing pads and nothing ! Should i add beneficial bacteria in a bottle ? My ammonia and nitrates are at 0 and nitrates at 2.
You could just wait it out and it'll clear up on its own. If you wanted to speed it up, yes adding Stability will help the process along.
@@KaveManAquatics yea the green killing machine did an amazing job in my 60 gallon. After 12 hours i had the most crystal clear water ive ever had.
My ph level has dropped from 7.6 to 6.0. Im on day 9, fish in cycle and dosing prime and stability daily. No water changes. Is there anything i can do to raise the ph level?
Yes, add Malawi buffer or alkalyn buffer. Or use aragonite sand or crushed coral as your substrate.
Hi Sir, Will Seachem Clarity or Purigen clear the cloudiness caused by bacteria bloom?
Some say it can but I think they confuse the natural progression of the tank clearing it up on its own. Won’t hurt to try, it will only improve your water quality, but patience is key.
Should I buy a better/bigger filter?
You may not need to, but it also wont hurt 😊
I just bought a brand fish aquarium and I bought sand it made my fish aquarium. Very cloudy how long that should last and what should I do?
You should always wash and rinse any new substrate thats not "live". I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
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@@KaveManAquatics thanks a lot, bro
Black beard algae!
When going through a bacteria bloom, do you continue to feed your fish as normal, or should I feed less?
Feed less for sure. There's potential for ammonia spike during blooms and food just increases that.
Now I've had the same problem. But mine's been an established tank for several years. I just had a combined two tanks together because one of them in the plumbing went bad so I had to combined to him to get it so it's a little bit overloaded with fish Paris so what do I do to get rid of that. Because I also have a UV light and I have more than double the filtration the filtration
Because I have two filters and it puts out 90 gallons on each one. And it's only a 75 gallon tank plus I got a 2011 gal Sponge Filter and I've got a UV light
I’m constantly stuck in a bacteria bloom. I’m going to get a bigger/better filter? My tank comes with a top fin silenstream filter. I’m looking at the aqua clear fluval system. Thoughts?
Also, I’ve been dosing with stability and prime but still stuck in a bloom. I’m not at the ‘looks like it getting better phase.’ I rarely have clear water. Any other advice or suggestions? Thank you in advance!!
Sponge filter!!! This channel has two great videos, one of them is a Hot to Modify that !!! Do it!
How long would you wait after starting a fresh tank cycle before doing a water change? I have some rosy red minnows in the tank and im using prime and stability as shown in another video to try to get my cycle going but it’s cloudy from some substrate that seems like it wasn’t washed well enough. I’d like to do some water changes to clear it up but I feel like I should wait so I don’t ruin the cycle. Is there a nitrate level I should wait for so I don’t ruin my cycle or just do a small water change (like 10%) once a day until the cloudiness is gone? Im very new, i just started my first tank about a week ago and just don’t want to set myself back a week (to day 1 lol).
The number you're looking for is about 40PPM of nitrate...BUT, I wouldn't water change yet. Even though the cloudiness could be caused by the substrate, it could also be caused by bacterial bloom which is totally normal. This video will give you more info on that - ua-cam.com/video/46fcHvoellI/v-deo.html.
Either way, being patient is your best bet. After you've confirmed your tank has cycled (0 ammonia and 0 nitrite) then you can do water changes to eliminate any cloud caused by the substrate.
I highly suggest you check out my playlist for beginners. It'll be very helpful for you 😁 - ua-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
It’s been a month for me should I continue to wait
Where do you buy your 200 gal tanks?
Checkout customaquariums.com and tell'm KaveMan sent ya 😁
Do anyone know where i can purchase a clear aquarium lid for a 55 Gal tank specifically?
After the tank finishing cycling I get a higher nitrate surge. Is it true that if u just leave it high and eventually it will lower done while u protect fish with prime
That it settles down on its own
Nitrate does not settle down on its own. Yoi’rd thinking of ammonia and nitrite once your tank has cycled. This is how you use prime - ua-cam.com/video/9Cuqylaak3E/v-deo.htmlsi=BFWFO51ncmiu_QiU
Hi Kave man i have a new 5 gallon tank with a betta we set up the new tank with betta 2 snails woke up this morning saw the tank was cloudy should i add some fresh plants the betta is alive but i believe the snails died havent seen any alge what do i do let the cycle run?
This video will be helpful! - ua-cam.com/video/9Cuqylaak3E/v-deo.html