Why My Aquarium Water Is Not Clear: 5 Common Causes & Fixes
Tired of a cloudy tank? Find out why my aquarium water is not clear with our guide to common causes like bacterial blooms and algae, plus get easy, actionable fixes.
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Why Is My Fish Tank Cloudy? What the Haze Means and When to Act
A milky haze in a new or recently cleaned tank is usually a bacterial bloom that clears in one to two weeks. Specks are debris, green is algae, brown is usually tannins. Test ammonia and nitrite first.