Cloudy water, help!

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Hello!

well my new JD's aquarium water is a little cloudy. He has been with me for only a night and 1 day, so im worried that a water change will stress him to much or maybe even harm him

Is it safe to do a little water change to help things improve? or should I just leave it

Thanks
 
shua71 said:
How long has your tank been set up? Size of tank and what filter are you using?
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Its been set up for only the time Ive had him. I used a instant cycle product so I didn't really have to wait (it instantly establishes positive bacteria in the filter and water)

The filter is only rated for up to 10 gallons, but it is on a 65 gallon aquarium

I went with a smaller filter because the fish is tiny, and I plan to upgrade it as he grows (which ive heard is perfectly fine to do from multiple people)

Thanks!
 
BlackPiranhaz said:
Its been set up for only the time Ive had him. I used a instant cycle product so I didn't really have to wait (it instantly establishes positive bacteria in the filter and water)

The filter is only rated for up to 10 gallons, but it is on a 65 gallon aquarium

I went with a smaller filter because the fish is tiny, and I plan to upgrade it as he grows (which ive heard is perfectly fine to do from multiple people)

Thanks!
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I've never used instant cycle products so i can't say. The problem for a 10 gallon filter on a 65 gallon tank is the flow is most likely too weak and the water is stagnant. Did you feed him?
 
shua71 said:
I've never used instant cycle products so i can't say. The problem for a 10 gallon filter on a 65 gallon tank is the flow is most likely too weak and the water is stagnant. Did you feed him?
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I did feed him, quite a bit actually

GOOD NEWS!!! :D

I just realized that my eyes are playing tricks on me

The aquarium he is in is extremely water stained. So that makes the water look dirty

Also, there is a white blanket draped over 3 sides to give him comfort. this blanket appears GREEN when you look at it through the aquarium. This makes the water look cloudy

To be sure of this hypothesis, I took a cup of water from the aquarium. almost crystal clear. Then I took a cup of water from the tap and compared.

results? Little to no difference at all. So... I am going to get a better filter tomorrow and also bring some water in for parameter testing.. but I think everything is okay and I am just over reacting to a frustrating, yet incredible double optical illusion


Thanks!
 
Update:

Before I realized there was an illusion going on, I did a 10 gallon, dechlorinated, instant cycle added water change.

I checked just now and it looks perfectly fine. No blankets to make it look green and nasty, and I cleaned the water stains (but.. they seem to always come back. but I went full out so hopefully they wont return)

So, it seems that the problem is resolved. I am still going to get a better filter tomorrow and check parameters

Thanks!
 
so much facepalm in this thread.
 
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