Fish Issue

flying_babyb · 04-17-2007, 12:21 AM

I am forced to clean my tank weekly due to extra food (i believe) floating and molding. I believe I also have a fungus-ish issue. No matter what I do (including feeding less) i still end up with a gross cloudy tank that I must clean weekly.

jd@ga · 04-17-2007, 12:31 AM

Hello! Tell us about your set up! Maybe we can help out.

gm333 · 04-17-2007, 12:40 AM

Agreed, more info will be necessary to solve your problem.
By the way.............

flying_babyb · 04-17-2007, 12:58 AM

Ive got a 10 gallon. Its got a nice 10-20 gal. Wiseper filter, arriator, and a automatic feeder (new this week). Its got gravel on the bottom, a castle for hiding and a statue. Ive got one molly and a bottom feeder (no clue what kind).

jd@ga · 04-17-2007, 01:13 AM

I wouldn`t use an automatic feeder on that size aquarium. With just two fish you shouldn`t be using hardley any food. Maybe a couple of flakes a day. You`r set up sounds great and it`s stocked pretty good! A .90 oz can of food should last you about a year or longer. Or a good rule of thumb is feed only what your fish can eat in a couple of min. (To me that is a little TOO much).

Chitown1 · 04-17-2007, 07:03 AM

I would also rec. you syphon the substrate VERY well, due the the larger size of gravel, particles will get trapped in the stones and decay creating a bloom and nitrate spike. Also what kind of lighting do you have and how old are the bulbs?

flying_babyb · 04-18-2007, 12:08 AM

I have a nice hood on there with a new bulb, not sure what size it is.