jhharlan
…the water turned cloudy. We were told that it was due to ammonia in the tap water and that out treatments didn’t work. We bought spring water to use. Do we still add the conditioner?
5 Answers
FISH-O
Tommyh
No doubt Fisho will pick this one up & save your fish Julie but I am pretty sure you still need to condition the water because it has a de- clhorinator in it.
| 10 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
Filtered or sping water won't do one darn thing to change a bacteria bloom.
Bob/PKB
When I had a fresh water aquarium, the filters, charcoal, etc. took care of the stuff in the water that was not good. I remember having something I could add to the water, but couldn't begin to tell you what it was. My aquarium had a heater, too. The catfish I had thrived in the aquarium. I have always kept betas separate, as they aren't considered community fish. I would go with what FISH-O has referred you to, but would also call the local pet store to get information from that source as well. They deal with it on a daily basis!
Sorry to hear about Hazel. :(
| 10 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
Fish was the subject of the day seven days a week .
It really is a bacteria bloom. New tank syndrome.
It does matter. The bigger the body of water one can afford, the better your fish will feel ... Even a Betta. They get those fancy fins with water current.
bustieone
mycatsmom
Julie, Put a tiny pinch of baking soda in the water. Works for my fish .
| 10 years ago. Rating: 4 | |
Sorry if this seems a bit clunky. I am on my phone.
More to the point, water is different all over the world and not every fish has the same needs. One should never keep a goldfish with a discus. They come from different water systems, have different needs ... Within the aquarium the aquarist is simulating a specific body of water.
