tank cycling and bacterial bloom

[pdbrady]

If your tank still looks like it does in the clear pic, I personaly wouldn't go as far as 100%. I do 50% every 2-3 days (yes, I'm overstocked). I do so to keep nitrates down, as well as aid in growth. My lights tend to be on for a good 14-15 hours (just because I never remember to get a timer when I'm out, maybe this will remind me), and I have no issues. Just keep up on your changes.

 

[mike dunagan]

is that the tank with the jardini in it? If so... wow... how or what is your media... how do you clean your media?

 

[bigspizz]

You need to "black out" the tank. Feed the fish real good today and then cover it with a big blanket or anything that will black it out as close to 100% as you can get. Do this for a week and do not remove the blanket for anything. Do not even peak for a second. The fish will not need to be fed for a week. They will be absolutely fine. When you uncover the tank do a 50% water change and enjoy your new clear water

 

[aznxcalikid]

too late i did a 100% change with amquel+ and established filter.
wouldnt 0 nitrates be the best or 0 everything?

 

[aznxcalikid]

is that the tank with the jardini in it? If so... wow... how or what is your media... how do you clean your media?

what do you mean by cleaning my media.

 

[bigspizz]

too late i did a 100% change with amquel+ and established filter.
wouldnt 0 nitrates be the best or 0 everything?

It will be back.....

 

[aznxcalikid]

It will be back.....

wouldnt it just go through a quick cycle with the established filter in. and the algae bloom will be prevented from shorter light durations.

 

[bigspizz]

wouldnt it just go through a quick cycle with the established filter in. and the algae bloom will be prevented from shorter light durations.

No....Havn't you already tried this?

 

[aznxcalikid]

not with an established filter. i used established water with a brand new filter bag.

 

[bigspizz]

Wait a day or so and tell us how it is going....