Firstly you need to know what is causing the cloudyness. If your set up is new and filter is large enough for the tank then it may simply be a matter of allowing time for the filter to cycle and the tank to settle. If the tank has been set up for a while maybe you have a bacterial cloud that needs to be sorted out. This could be caused by something dead rotting in the tank or it may be that the power has been off and your filter has gone bad. I would advise you to locate and remove anything that is rotting and clean or replace about 75% of your filter medium and then do a few very large (80%) water changes ASAP. If you get into a routine of changing at least 50% of the tanks water weekly you will find that you have a lot less problems.
No, dry clay is not safe to put in a fish tank because clay is made up of chemicals and when you put that substance of chemicals into water the chemicals diffuse (spread) and that could harm the fish. But if you don't have any fish in the tank its OK to put hard clay in it.
The acidity of your tank water can kill your fish or make them sick. Before deciding on what fish you want to put in your tank; you should ask your local pet-store what kind of water the fish prefere. Some fish like hard water (high acid) and some fish like really soft water (low acid). Most fish at the pet store will be happy in moderately acidic to soft water. I keep my tank at 7.0 on the pH scale.
an active fish is not always a hard working fish but it needs at least 1.5 gallons of water to live in. The tank your fish is in should be wider than taller so it can swim more
Cloudy water is an indication of hard water and is therefore not adequate for fish, regardless of type. Try using distilled water or water fortified with specific minerals needed to allow your fish to survive.
Salt Water Fish
Assuming the dirty fish tank has had fish and water in it, without doing various specialised water tests it is impossible to tell what is in it.
It might be unsafe to drink because fish food, fish scales, fish waste, and many different kinds of bacteria are in fish tank water.
To change the water in a fish tank effectively, follow these steps: Use a siphon to remove about 25-30 of the water from the tank. Use a water conditioner to treat the new water before adding it to the tank. Gently pour the treated water back into the tank to avoid stressing the fish. Repeat this process regularly to maintain a clean and healthy environment for your fish.
Live Aquaria provides you with supplies to preserve a fish tank with salt water fish. Fish tank provides lighting, fish food, and more to help you maintain your salt water fish tank.
To replace the water in your fish tank effectively and safely, follow these steps: Use a siphon to remove about 25-30 of the water from the tank. Use a water conditioner to treat the new water before adding it to the tank. Slowly add the treated water back into the tank to avoid stressing the fish. Monitor the water temperature and quality to ensure a healthy environment for your fish.
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The fish may be missing from the tank due to factors such as illness, water quality issues, predators, or the fish jumping out of the tank.