Tacomaster Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 I have a planted tank and it gets cloudy. When I put some easy green in it clears up. I have not done many water changes because it's a new tank. Can someone tell me what's going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 if its a newer tank, it is likely still "cycling", and you may see cloudiness come and go until it has truly grown enough beneficial bacteria. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacomaster Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 This tank has been going for a month and a half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacomaster Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 Here's a picture of it clear. Might it be because I have too much plant growth? The grass is starting to melt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anitstuk Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Could be a bacterial bloom? What are your water parameters? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Is it potentially based on the lights coming on / off or exterior light from a window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacomaster Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 I thought it was bacterial bloom also. That is why I didn't do water changes. Heard those kinda need to work out themselves. This tank is also kept in a dark room. Only light from the tank light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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