How do I get my fish tank clear?

[midge123]

Myy fish tank is murky. Any way to get it clean?

[midge123]

Help help help!

[redcrx]

have you got filters on it?

[B00]

Ok, need more info...

Is it a new tank? Or is it an established tank with fish already in it?

[rinkins]

And what sort of tank/fish

[craft1948]

http://freshaquarium....ons/a/cloudywater.htm

[ummmm]

How big?

My bowl....with my two crazy fish...needed cleaning every 3 days.

Got a big tank then...with filters etc. Still looked like it needed cleaning every 3 days..

Then they died :-(

[midge123]

Freshwater tank, I have got a filter. Thank you for your help!

[ChuckFickens]

how long have you had the tank?

[snags]

If it's a new tropical tank, have you 'cycled' it yet? If not, look here:

http://www.fishforums....php?showtopic=113861

[what..the?]

you can get a special bottle of cleaning agent you mix with the tap water, you will need to know the water capacity of you tank so you add enough of this cleaning solution. It makes the tap water safe and helps the fish and keeps the water clean and clear. Theres lots of different makes, some call it 'tap safe' etc but i have gone for the well known expensive fish company make because you dont have to add much.

This is what i use, u should be able to buy it at your local fish place
http://www.swallowaqu...a_Aquasafe_500ml.aspx

[tamborine]

My goldfish tank with filter is cleaned weekly. I bale out two thirds of water & pour remaining + fish into separate container. Scrub tank with nylon scourer, clean filter, ornaments etc. Fill tank with cold tap water.

Gently pour cold tap water into container with fish to remove any sediment - pour all back into tank. n.b . make sure the air filter vent is above dirt sediment at bottom of tank. My 7 rescued gf from pond have been in tank for 2y, & turned from black to gold.

[paddywak]

My sister does pretty much the same as tambourine, but she also has this thing like a little squeegee on the inside and a magnet on the outside so she can clean the glass without fully emptying the tank

[midge123]

Paddywack, I have one of those.
To everyone, my fish tank is 3 years old, I use this blue stuff to clean it, but there is green stuff sticking to the sides. Loads of my fish have died?

[rinkins]

Our local aquatic place will test the water for you to check the balance of the water and see if there are any problems. I would do that. Just make sure the sample of water is in a clean bottle!

[dalebillster]

hi there, from my experience you might be best to buy a master water testing kit from your local aquatics shop & test your water parameters (ph level, ammonia, nitrite & nitrate levels) especially if you have fish dying. if its misty water tryin putting some carbon in your filter (like a black gravel box/bag of stuff), this is also easy to get for about £4 from your aquatics shop. this makes your water crystal clear but shud need changing after about 3 months. This may also get rid of your algae. I hope this helps....