i just got a new tank with 2 oscars they were only in there for about three hours and the water got cloudy and smelly can anyone help

Has the tank been cycled? IS the filter new?

Well seeings that I'm still new to Oscars, what do you mean when you say has the tank cycled? and yes the filter is new.

cycling a tank is a processin which bacteria colonies are established to convert the harmfull toxin that is a by product of fish waste into less harmfull ones. the process takes about 40 days to complete. attached is a link to help you understand the nitrogen cycle.

www.oscarfishlover.com/index.php/Cycled-...cle-an-Aquarium.html


if you have any question about the process or what to do if you find yourself in a bit of a jam just ask and well do our best to help you out.

carpmaster wrote:

cloudy is normal for uncycled tank but i am confused about smelly
water.... your oscars are at health risk.... the tank needs water
conditioner to save the fishes. better read some articles in the
home page

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