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Old 31-01-2011, 03:38 PM   #1
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Default My nooby planted tank.

Hi all,here is my new planted tank,got some problems need you guys help also.

This was the picture of the tank few days ago,a bit cloudy.

Tank:30cmx30cmx30cm
Light:9W PL
Soil:2nd hand ADA soil 2
Flora:US Fissiden,Hair Grass,Star Moss
Fauna:Sakura shrimps,Horned nerite snails
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However,this is now what my tank look like now.




Anyone got any solution on how to clear the cloudy water thanks. Been doing a 20%water change daily for the past 1 week but still no help.3 weeks ago,it was brownish colour,now it had turn into whitish cloudy.

Thanks for your help.Really appreciate it

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Old 31-01-2011, 04:01 PM   #2
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bro how long u cycle? What filter u using? Filter media?
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bro how long u cycle? What filter u using? Filter media?
Cycled bout 3 weeks,using a OHF consisting of filter wool and a plasticky thing that is used to grow BB.
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Old 02-02-2011, 02:34 AM   #4
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upz for help
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Old 02-02-2011, 09:39 AM   #5
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Nice setup u gt there. May I know where u gt ur cube tank ?
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Nice setup u gt there. May I know where u gt ur cube tank ?
i got it from a forumer here.
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Old 02-02-2011, 06:44 PM   #7
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Bro think 9 watts a bit difficult to grow hairgrass.

As to your problem it looks like a bacteria bloom. You can either ride it out, add filter medium from an established tank or add bio additives.

The brown colour is normal with ADA, especially when new.
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Bro think 9 watts a bit difficult to grow hairgrass.

As to your problem it looks like a bacteria bloom. You can either ride it out, add filter medium from an established tank or add bio additives.

The brown colour is normal with ADA, especially when new.
wads ride it out??
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i got it from a forumer here.
Thanks .. Been searching for 1.
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wads ride it out??
Let the process take care of itself.
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