Clearing Cloudy Water

[psp1000]

hmmmm floating plant? bro any advice on which one to get?

[Aquaculture]

I was giving out Salvania natans once... if you aren't rushing for time, you may keep a lookout in the marketplace. The plant propagate just too fast for my liking.

Be more observant to any 'pond' when you go about. It's very likely you'll find some floating plants and you only need a small portion to start with. Just remember to treat the plants to bleach to kill the snails and eggs before introducing them into your tank.

Here's an url showing you various floating plants

http://aquaplant.tamu.edu/database/i...ing_plants.htm

[Aquaculture]

hi people, since this thread talks about cloudy water and bacteria boom.. I was wondering if it was possible to have a bacteria boom in a tank containing just water and Gex soil.. No plants and organisms yet..

Yes, it should occur. How much time the cloudy water settle depends on the volume of your tank.

[psp1000]

Aquaculture
Veteran

Thank , i will keep a look out for that url.

[psp1000]

Bro Salvania natans look nice, Salvania natans is those with small leaves right? when you giving away and if not where can I get it from? and the price?

[Aquaculture]

Yup. It does have small leaves.

I got it free and was giving loads away then. No more left as they propergate way too fast for my liking. Thrown away more than I could give, thus I believe its free or for only a small token.

[psp1000]

Well guess I still will do water change once it get very cloudy, but this time round, just do 50% or 40% water change, meanwhile also try add in floating plants as recommended too....hope my filter and tank get cycle soon....This month water bill sure going to shoot up ...

[psp1000]

Here a picture of my tank (Cloudy water problem) , look like algar start coming out already.......

[Aquaculture]

Didn't notice any algae in your photos bro. Anyway there's a bro selling floating plants in the marketplace http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...t=43231&page=3

Another plant you may wanna try is money plant. Some neighbor may be having some... Ask them for permission and snip some.

[psp1000]

Ok, thank will go marketplace for a look. So how bad is my cloudy water? the algae is at the back glass of the tank. I have scrap it off before taking the photo

[psp1000]

ya bro, thank, just brought some Salvania from one nice bros today, hope it do help and work in clearing my tank cloudiness. Once my tank is clear, i intent to add in lapis sand (when fishes still in tank), is it possible to do so ? will buy some driftwood with plants tied on it too.

[psp1000]

Went to Petmart today, buy 2 plants (Dunno what it call , it on the left side -ID please) and 1 jave fern from other shop (Those small shop near petmart). Any comment on the plants ? Iam new in plants, is these both plants easy to take care ? I on my light 24hrs de.is it ok for the plants ma ?

[Orion]

The one tie to rock is Hygrophila difformis and the one on the wood is Microsorium pteropus and Microsorium pteropus "windelov" mixed together.

You can try easy plant like Echinodorus bleheri. Oh boy you will be star-struck by plants of Echinodorus family.

[psp1000]

Orion bro, so is this Microsorium pteropus easy to take care of? I am quite new in plants thing, tot all Java Fern is all the same :-)

How about Hygrophila difformis? easy to take care of not? Petmart told me that don't need much care, just place it inside tank will do, is it true?

[Orion]

The fern one with 'splitting' leaves are Microsorium pteropus "windelov". and they need lower temperature of not more than 26 degree for optimal. Some leaves tend to get blacken and so must take them out during cleaning. Also to 'shake' them during cleaning as normally a lot of debris there. This one can last more than a few months no problem.

Hygrophila difformis - you need to have soil for it. Tying to the rock isn't right but it'll survive.

[psp1000]

Ok, So the stupid petmart guy (Beware of this guy, wearing spec, chinese, don't look like Chinaman, he can assess the casher) bluff me, say that Hygrophila Difformis is easy to taken care of, just place in tank can already, do not need soil.

Microsorium pteropus only can last more then a few months? you mean after few months it will dies off? Oh no, my temperature is confirm more then 26 degree, mine is always seen at around 30-31 degree. How about the light bro? I ON my light 24 hrs daily. is it ok ?

[beetlejuice403]

Ok, So the stupid petmart guy (Beware of this guy, wearing spec, chinese, don't look like Chinaman, he can assess the casher) bluff me, say that Hygrophila Difformis is easy to taken care of, just place in tank can already, do not need soil.

Microsorium pteropus only can last more then a few months? you mean after few months it will dies off? Oh no, my temperature is confirm more then 26 degree, mine is always seen at around 30-31 degree. How about the light bro? I ON my light 24 hrs daily. is it ok ?

Hi bro,

could have saved you a few dollars if you let me know you want to get Hygrophila Difformis for your tank... Have 2 stalks that had overgrown in my 1-feet tank that I can pass to you when passed you the floaters... Do agree that this plant grows better if planted in substrate than just on rocks exposed...

As for the other plants, the Windelov ferns, they are rather easy to care off & will grow to be very nice when matured... Bought some previously for my Blood Parrots tank, but kenna bitten till most torn & died by them...

So far, both are considered 'easy to care for' plants which can grow & survive without CO2 (but with CO2 will be better lah...). You on your lights for 24/7?? [Wow! Then your bills shiong?? ] Why not lessen the lights-on duration, then at least the fishes in the tank also got some lights-off time to rest mah...

Cheers!!

[freddiewee]

hey bro,

I dont think you need your lights on for 24/7 the plants may not be able to take it try to switch on during the time that you want to view your tank, Get a timer switch to set the time (Around 8 - 10hrs) a day to allow the plants to have a proper cycle. Your lights are how many watts? Do keep us updated!

you can also put other plants in such as mosses and nanas!

cheers!

[psp1000]

Oic. But on 24/7 since my very first tank till now. hmmmmmm well try not to on the light for 24/7. Will check out the light again for how many watts it is. it a 2 tubes type.

[leechaorui]

Bro, try this.

Get a cannister with at least 1400 litre/ hr capacity.
Change 50% of the water
Don't put medication that will colour the water.

I think your water should clear in a few days time.