Habitat - Indoor

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 10:02 pm **major water problem**

Hey guys I need some help here! Two days ago I noticed the water getting kinda cloudy and today its really bad and there is a clear slime on everything in the tank. What caused this and how do I fix it. Nothing has changed in the tank. Just did a large water change last weekend. What a mess!!

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 10:08 pm **Re: major water problem**

What kind of slime? Could it be a lot of loose stool?

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 10:17 pm **Re: major water problem**

No steve its not stool. You can't see it but its on everything. My maxi jet stopped working yesterday but I don't think that did it? Kinda reminds me of new tank Syndrome.

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 10:24 pm **Re: major water problem**

I don't what would cause that much slime over a couple of days. Maxi jet was just for extra circulation? That might cause a little surface slime but not so much that quickly. When in doubt, do a water change

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 10:41 pm **Re: major water problem**

Not having a good day!

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 10:47 pm **Re: major water problem**

I know, sorry to hear about it.

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 5:53 am **Re: major water problem**

Could it be a mini cycle with that much slime? Wouldn't all my established substrate keep that from happening? I cleaned my filter last night and everything in it was Slimy. I'm doing a water change right now.

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 6:56 am **Re: major water problem**

I never really notice my tanks cycle, and when they do it's usually just cloudy. I've never noticed slime. Could this be an algae bloom? Maybe the temps are getting too warm, lack of oxygen, etc.

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 7:04 am **Re: major water problem**

Could be since my maxi jet stopped working. Everything else is the same. Temps etc.

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 9:04 am **Re: major water problem**

The slime have any color or smell to it?

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 11:26 am **Re: major water problem**

No the water doesn't stink and from what I can tell the slime is clear. Ordered a new maxi jet this morning. Fish and turtles are fine just has me concerned. Something is going on just not sure what?

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 1:58 pm **Re: major water problem**

No idea, very weird situation.

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 4:27 pm **Re: major water problem**

Well I always say I'm a fan of overfiltration. I just hooked up one of my spare fx5's in desperation to get this under control. I guess with all my turtles it was overdue anyway.

Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:45 pm **Re: major water problem**

Wish we had a way to analyze whatever that was.

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 6:57 am **Re: major water problem**

Water looks a little better this morning. How often do you think I can do a partial water change? I'm not sure what caused it? The only thing that changed was the maxi jet not working. Water change yesterday helped some.

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