{"id":187075,"date":"2022-07-18T11:11:03","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-fix-my-cloudy-fish-tank\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:11:03","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:11:03","slug":"how-do-i-fix-my-cloudy-fish-tank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-fix-my-cloudy-fish-tank\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I fix my cloudy fish tank?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-fix-my-cloudy-fish-tank\/#How_do_I_fix_my_cloudy_fish_tank\" title=\"How do I fix my cloudy fish tank?\">How do I fix my cloudy fish tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-fix-my-cloudy-fish-tank\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_cloudy_aquarium_water_to_clear\" title=\"How long does it take for cloudy aquarium water to clear?\">How long does it take for cloudy aquarium water to clear?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-fix-my-cloudy-fish-tank\/#Why_has_my_fish_tank_gone_cloudy\" title=\"Why has my fish tank gone cloudy?\">Why has my fish tank gone cloudy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-fix-my-cloudy-fish-tank\/#How_do_you_clear_a_cloudy_fish_tank\" title=\"How do you clear a cloudy fish tank?\">How do you clear a cloudy fish tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-fix-my-cloudy-fish-tank\/#How_do_I_get_my_fish_tank_water_crystal_clear\" title=\"How do I get my fish tank water crystal clear?\">How do I get my fish tank water crystal clear?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-fix-my-cloudy-fish-tank\/#Why_does_my_fish_tank_get_cloudy\" title=\"Why does my fish tank get cloudy?\">Why does my fish tank get cloudy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-fix-my-cloudy-fish-tank\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_clear_cloudy_fish_tank\" title=\"How long does it take to clear cloudy fish tank?\">How long does it take to clear cloudy fish tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-fix-my-cloudy-fish-tank\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_cloudy_water_in_a_fish_tank_fast\" title=\"How do you get rid of cloudy water in a fish tank fast?\">How do you get rid of cloudy water in a fish tank fast?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-fix-my-cloudy-fish-tank\/#Why_wont_the_cloudiness_in_my_fish_tank_go_away\" title=\"Why won&#8217;t the cloudiness in my fish tank go away?\">Why won&#8217;t the cloudiness in my fish tank go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-fix-my-cloudy-fish-tank\/#How_do_I_fix_cloudy_fish_tank\" title=\"How do I fix cloudy fish tank?\">How do I fix cloudy fish tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-fix-my-cloudy-fish-tank\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_cloudy_aquarium_to_clear\" title=\"How long does it take a cloudy aquarium to clear?\">How long does it take a cloudy aquarium to clear?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-fix-my-cloudy-fish-tank\/#Why_is_my_fish_tank_cloudy_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my fish tank cloudy all of a sudden?\">Why is my fish tank cloudy all of a sudden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-fix-my-cloudy-fish-tank\/#How_do_I_make_my_aquarium_water_crystal_clear\" title=\"How do I make my aquarium water crystal clear?\">How do I make my aquarium water crystal clear?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-fix-my-cloudy-fish-tank\/#How_do_you_clear_up_cloudy_fish_tank_water\" title=\"How do you clear up cloudy fish tank water?\">How do you clear up cloudy fish tank water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-fix-my-cloudy-fish-tank\/#How_do_I_make_my_aquarium_water_clear_faster\" title=\"How do I make my aquarium water clear faster?\">How do I make my aquarium water clear faster?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_fix_my_cloudy_fish_tank\"><\/span>How do I fix my cloudy fish tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 1-2 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_cloudy_aquarium_water_to_clear\"><\/span>How long does it take for cloudy aquarium water to clear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After starting a new aquarium, it is not uncommon for the aquarium to become cloudy. This is due to <b>beneficial, nitrogen converting bacteria colonizing to oxidize ammonia and nitrites. This bacteria bloom can also occur in an established aquarium if there is a sudden increase in nutrients.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_has_my_fish_tank_gone_cloudy\"><\/span>Why has my fish tank gone cloudy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Table of Contents<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Regular Maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Correct Filtration.<\/li>\n<li>Eradicate Algae From Your Aquarium.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce Nitrates and Phosphates.<\/li>\n<li>Use a Water Treatment or Clarifier.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce Waste in your Tank.<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining Crystal Clear Water.<\/li>\n<p>02-Oct-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clear_a_cloudy_fish_tank\"><\/span>How do you clear a cloudy fish tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since algae requires photosynthesis to make food, some people recommend <b>doing a large water change, turning off the aquarium light, wrapping a blanket around the tank for 7 to 10 days, and then doing another large water change afterwards to take out the dead algae.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_fish_tank_water_crystal_clear\"><\/span>How do I get my fish tank water crystal clear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 1-2 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_fish_tank_get_cloudy\"><\/span>Why does my fish tank get cloudy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Table of Contents<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Regular Maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Correct Filtration.<\/li>\n<li>Eradicate Algae From Your Aquarium.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce Nitrates and Phosphates.<\/li>\n<li>Use a Water Treatment or Clarifier.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce Waste in your Tank.<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining Crystal Clear Water.<\/li>\n<p>02-Oct-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_clear_cloudy_fish_tank\"><\/span>How long does it take to clear cloudy fish tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It may only take a few hours, but in some cases, it may take several days. You can do a 50% water change and try to remove some of the dust. You can also add super fine mechanical filter media to trap the particles for you. Polishing pads are a great option that can be cut to fit most filters.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_cloudy_water_in_a_fish_tank_fast\"><\/span>How do you get rid of cloudy water in a fish tank fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since algae requires photosynthesis to make food, some people recommend <b>doing a large water change, turning off the aquarium light, wrapping a blanket around the tank for 7 to 10 days, and then doing another large water change afterwards to take out the dead algae.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_the_cloudiness_in_my_fish_tank_go_away\"><\/span>Why won&#8217;t the cloudiness in my fish tank go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s usually caused by one of three things: <b>microscopic debris in the water that the filter can&#8217;t remove, minerals leaching from dcor and substrate in acidic water conditions or a bacterial bloom.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_fix_cloudy_fish_tank\"><\/span>How do I fix cloudy fish tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 1-2 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_cloudy_aquarium_to_clear\"><\/span>How long does it take a cloudy aquarium to clear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cloudiness you are experiencing is probably one of two things. First, <b>overfeeding your fish can cloud your water as the uneaten food is allowed to decompose. At each feeding you should feed no more than what your fish can eat in one to two minutes. Overstocking the tank (too many fish) also can cause cloudy water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_fish_tank_cloudy_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my fish tank cloudy all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Table of Contents<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Regular Maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Correct Filtration.<\/li>\n<li>Eradicate Algae From Your Aquarium.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce Nitrates and Phosphates.<\/li>\n<li>Use a Water Treatment or Clarifier.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce Waste in your Tank.<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining Crystal Clear Water.<\/li>\n<p>02-Oct-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_aquarium_water_crystal_clear\"><\/span>How do I make my aquarium water crystal clear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 1-2 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clear_up_cloudy_fish_tank_water\"><\/span>How do you clear up cloudy fish tank water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Table of Contents<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Regular Maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Correct Filtration.<\/li>\n<li>Eradicate Algae From Your Aquarium.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce Nitrates and Phosphates.<\/li>\n<li>Use a Water Treatment or Clarifier.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce Waste in your Tank.<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining Crystal Clear Water.<\/li>\n<p>02-Oct-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_aquarium_water_clear_faster\"><\/span>How do I make my aquarium water clear faster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Add activated carbon media to the filter, whether loose or carbon pads. Adding activated carbon media or activated carbon pads to the filter will help clear the water and adsorb nutrients that feed the bacteria bloom.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I fix my cloudy fish tank?How long does it take for cloudy aquarium water to clear?Why has my fish tank gone cloudy?How do you clear a cloudy fish tank?How do I get my fish tank water crystal clear?Why does my fish tank get cloudy?How long does it take to clear&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-187075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/187075"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=187075"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/187075\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=187075"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=187075"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=187075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}