Why is my tank water a milky white?

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MegRuth
 
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Why is my tank water a milky white?

by MegRuth

This happened in the last few days. I checked all levels and they are normal. I did a deep clean on the tank today and the water is still a cloudy white color.
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Alasse
 
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by Alasse

Bacteria bloom, it wil settle


MegRuth
 
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by MegRuth

Is this going to harm my fish? Is this normal?


Alasse
 
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by Alasse

If is it a bacteria bloom it want harm your fish

Do you have a test kit, that is your best bet to knowing when your tank is is out of whack


MegRuth
 
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by MegRuth

A test kit for ammonia?


DanDman18
 
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by DanDman18

Ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and pH


yasherkoach
 
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by yasherkoach

how do you know if all the levels are normal without liquid test kit for ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and ph

until you test your tap water and tank water, you do not know


MegRuth
 
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by MegRuth

I tested them a few days ago. I don't like the kit I have so I'm going to get a new one today.


Alasse
 
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by Alasse

What was the results from a few days ago?


hardluckchris
 
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by hardluckchris

ive had this problem and it was because i was feeding my fish too much the uneaten food that sits behind rocks etc decays and causes a bacterial bloom, i didnt feed my fish for a few days and did a decent water change and it cleared up, i try not to feed my fish too much now, it sounds mean but youd be suprised how little food they actually need to survive.

Why is my tank water a milky white?

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