All Pet Solutions 1000IF, Instruction Manual

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COMMON AQUARIUM QUESTIONS
Why Is My Aquarium Water Cloudy?
Causes:
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Bacterial blossom - As the new aquarium goes through the initial
break-in cycle, the water can become cloudy or at least a little hazy. It
might take several weeks to establish beneficial bacterial colonies that
are able to clear waste from the water. Over time, that cloudiness will
resolve itself. Decaying plants or excess food that remains uneaten can
also cause the cloudy water seen in bacterial bloom. Keep the
aquarium clean by removing any decaying plants and uneaten food,
vacuuming the gravel regularly, and performing partial water changes.
It is also a good idea to invest in a UV steriliser, which simply kills the
microorganisms creating the cloudy aquarium water problem and
helps to control algae issues.
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Gravel residue - If the water is cloudy immediately or within an hour or
two of filling the tank, it's probably due to insufficiently washed gravel.
Drain the tank and rinse the gravel until the water runs clear. That
should resolve the problem.
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if washing the gravel doesn't solve the Dissolved constituents -
problem, the next most likely cause of cloudy water in a newly filled
tank is a high level of dissolved constituents, such as phosphates,
silicates, or heavy metals. If you test the water, you'll likely find that the
pH is high (alkaline). In these cases, treating the water with conditioners
will often resolve the problem.
Other things to try:
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Reduce feeding. Overfeeding introduces a lot of organic waste and is
one of the main causes for cloudy water problems.
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Do not perform large water changes as they can severely affect the
balance of the aquarium leading to a further deterioration of the water
quality.
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A severely overstocked aquarium will result in excess waste so consider
your fish population. We recommend to not exceed 1 inch of fish per 3.7
litres of aquarium water.
Why Is My Aquarium Water Green?
Causes:
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Too much light - Reduce the amount of time the lights are on, and
move the aquarium to a location out of direct sunlight. This will reduce
the photosynthesis that allows the algae to grow.