B bboy Feeder Fish MFK Member Aug 5, 2005 177 0 0 Maryland Jan 5, 2006 #1 I currently perform weekly water changes and gravel vacuuming. I use Amquel Plus and Stress Coat when re- filling the tank. What am I missing? Help!!! BBOY
I currently perform weekly water changes and gravel vacuuming. I use Amquel Plus and Stress Coat when re- filling the tank. What am I missing? Help!!! BBOY
R rallysman Polypterus MFK Member Aug 7, 2005 17,543 33 89 44 indiana Jan 5, 2006 #2 how about filter maintenance and what type of filter is it? how big is the tank and what is in it? are you sure there isnt a dead mouse or something under the stand?
how about filter maintenance and what type of filter is it? how big is the tank and what is in it? are you sure there isnt a dead mouse or something under the stand?
Vitaliy Feeder Fish MFK Member Apr 18, 2005 1,806 5 0 39 Brooklyn, NY vitaliy.info Jan 5, 2006 #3 Fish tank should not stink, usually it is the issue with the water chemistry and one of the more common ones is the tank is simply not cycled. How long you have the fish tank for? How do you maintain the filter?
Fish tank should not stink, usually it is the issue with the water chemistry and one of the more common ones is the tank is simply not cycled. How long you have the fish tank for? How do you maintain the filter?
neoprodigy Administrator Staff member Administrator Jun 12, 2006 15,176 1,162 2,228 DC-MD-VA Jan 5, 2006 #4 you use carbon? how long was the carbon in there....
O Ornatapinnis Feeder Fish MFK Member Sep 28, 2005 595 2 0 56 Dayton Ohio Jan 6, 2006 #5 Use activated carbon in a power filter of some type, this will help with odors. Also, "Amquel Plus" it self stinks, kind-of sulphur smelling. It could be the source of your odor too. Joel
Use activated carbon in a power filter of some type, this will help with odors. Also, "Amquel Plus" it self stinks, kind-of sulphur smelling. It could be the source of your odor too. Joel
V Vapor Feeder Fish MFK Member Jan 9, 2006 67 0 0 66 Calgary Ab. Canada Jan 9, 2006 #6 Is it filtered and are you aerating the water in any way