freshwater tank

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Discuss all topics related to freshwater and planted tanks.


Waohh
 
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freshwater tank

by Waohh

How do control the smell of my tank.It start smelling 2 or 3 days after a water change.Plus i have it in my room.2 Convicks plus fry 1 Jack Demsey 1 Pleco all in a 55 gallon tank.Check out my pictures.


natalie265
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by natalie265

A healthy tank should have virtually no odor. How often do you do water changes and what type of filtration do you have?


Waohh
 
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by Waohh

Well i had just made the move from my old house and i did a 75% water change.About 3 or 4 days later here comes the odor.I use the standard power filter 30-60 gallon with the filter cartridge.


natalie265
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by natalie265

Have you tested your water recently? What is your ammonia, nitrate and nitrite reading?


Ezeanes
 
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by Ezeanes

Do u have a shallow well?? I know some well water that sits in the pipes can start to stink does it smell out of tap. U can run it for a few min. befor useing. Did u keep your beneficial bacteria live for recycle? Good luck on the smell

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