How Do You Identify And Remove Fish Tank Odor?
Imagine setting up your new tank only to suffer after the first week with an intolerable odor! Fish tank odors are usually indicative of an underlying problem, once you identify the problem you can work on removing it. DETERMINE THE CAUSE – Over feeding, overpopulation, and dead matter are big stink-makers. Make sure you are only feeding your fish as much as they will eat in a few minutes. If you see food floating to the bottom, you are feeding too much. The typical rule of fish keeping is one inch of fish per one gallon of water, if you are exceeding this number that may be your stink-source. Too many fish make too much poop. Too much poop smells. Try to out source some of your fish to friends or neighbors, or get another tank to reduce the population of your stinky tank. Dead matter will cause a foul smell from your tank so check around your decorations and in your gravel for debris build up. KEEP YOUR TANK CLEAN, NOT STERILE. Fish tanks are like little rainforests. Everything can be
