Lars
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So, I have a 40 gallon breeder tank (36"w x 18"d x 16"h). My parameters are 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, and very little nitrates (I believe in the .2 or less ppm). I have tested it once a week and has been stable (no spikes, etc.) I have done two complete water changes, because my tank was cloudy. After my second water change, it was nice and clear for about two weeks or so. Now, it has this yellow tint. Not so green, and not real white either. It's not terribly cloudy, as I can see the background through the water and what not. Its just that it is noticeably murky. It hasn't got any worse and doesn't seem to be affecting the health of my lotls or goldfish. The parameters are still the same. ( I have one medium sized goldfish. He was purchased to help cycle the tank, but as it was already pretty much cycled, he just lives in there now lol. My lotls are juvies and are too small to consider him for food.) I have three axolotls, ranging from 4.75" to 6.25" (rough estimate) and the one goldfish. I have sand substrate that has been thoroughly rinsed about three times, and Malaysian drift wood that has been boiled twice and soaked maybe about four times for long periods of time. I do not feed my axolotls in the tank yet, but they do occasionally poop in there. Emilio, my goldfish, tends to eat the poop (I know that's gross but whatever) and I siphon out whatever he leaves behind. I feed him granules a couple of times a day, but I watch him eat every single pellet. I also siphon his poop that has sunk to the bottom every other day or so.
So, my main question is, how can can I fix this cloudy water? I really don't want to use any chemicals. I have been considering some plants, but I don't have any lights set up yet for them. Also, my tank receives very little sunlight. Nothing direct. It's in my living room and only receives "ambient' light.
Thank you so much for reading and I look forward to receiving any tips or advice!
So, my main question is, how can can I fix this cloudy water? I really don't want to use any chemicals. I have been considering some plants, but I don't have any lights set up yet for them. Also, my tank receives very little sunlight. Nothing direct. It's in my living room and only receives "ambient' light.
Thank you so much for reading and I look forward to receiving any tips or advice!