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hawkjm73 · 02-08-2005, 07:00 AM

Goldfish are horrible waste producers. In an aquarium, there is nowhere for it to go, so it tends to get detrimental bacteria growth and other unpleasent effects. That is often the cause of mirky water. First, I would do a 20-30 percent water change, pronto. Second keep doing water changes every couple of days. Your tank needs to cycle, which is to develop the good bacteria that convert the fish waste to less harmfull substances. It will do this on its own, but in the mean time you need to keep the ammonia (fish waste) diluted with water changes. Otherwise, it will kill your fish. Next, consider a larger tank. Goldfish get BIG, and will end up very cramped in a ten gallon. If you system does not have a filter, get one. Goldfish need heavy filtration, and will not do well in an unfiltered system.

02-08-2005, 07:00 AM	#3
hawkjm73 Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 24	Re: New Fish tank smell..??! Goldfish are horrible waste producers. In an aquarium, there is nowhere for it to go, so it tends to get detrimental bacteria growth and other unpleasent effects. That is often the cause of mirky water. First, I would do a 20-30 percent water change, pronto. Second keep doing water changes every couple of days. Your tank needs to cycle, which is to develop the good bacteria that convert the fish waste to less harmfull substances. It will do this on its own, but in the mean time you need to keep the ammonia (fish waste) diluted with water changes. Otherwise, it will kill your fish. Next, consider a larger tank. Goldfish get BIG, and will end up very cramped in a ten gallon. If you system does not have a filter, get one. Goldfish need heavy filtration, and will not do well in an unfiltered system.