The Water In My Aquarium Is Dirty
Causes:
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The beneficial bacteria have not yet established in your new filter.
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Your filter is not the correct size for your aquarium set up.
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You have too many fish for your size filter.
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Your filter media may be dirty.
Solutions:
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Your fish tank can take up to 3 weeks to successfully cycle. You may also
want to add a bacteria start treatment to your tank to speed up this process.
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You may need to upgrade to a larger filter.
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For reference, you should allow 1 gallon of water per 1 inch of fish in your
aquarium.
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Follow the instructions in the maintenance section.
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If you have not yet done so, you may also need to carry out more regular
water changes in your tank.
No Water Is Coming Out Of My Filter
Causes:
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The impeller is blocked - please refer to the impeller maintenance section.
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The filter is not switched on.
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The inlet sides are clogged.
Solutions:
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Check your filter is plugged into the mains and is switched on.
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Remove the filter from your tank and clean the filter’s body.
You may also consider reducing the amount of food you give your fish.
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Nitrates
- As the amount of fish waste rises so do the nitrates. Make sure to
perform regular water changes, check your filter is clean and adequate for
your aquarium size and do not overstock it.
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