i know this is dumb

[Rufio]

but is there supposed to be a stench to water in a tank.. its not a bad stench but my room dpes smell like fish.. and the water in the tank is crystal clear

[Hound]

Generally speaking, no you shouldn't be able to smell your fishtank unless maybe your head is under the hood.

[cdawson]

Even then you still shouldn't be smelling any foul stenches. It's generally an indication of bad water quality.

[Must4ng s4lly]

A healthy tank, one with plants has a fairly strong earthy smell. That is normal.

What is the swell like??? Like dead things?? Like methane??

[Richer]

My tanks have a smell to them.... but like Must4ng s4lly describes it... its an earthy smell. I can only smell the water when I am very close to the tank... generally when I'm doing a water change. I actually enjoy the smell :). I suppose if enough volume of tank water is put together in one place, it can produce a powerful enough smell.

-Richer

[travelinman1969]

I only smell the water when I raise the tops. Like Richer, it's not an unpleasent smell. IMO, smelly tanks are a good indication of overfeeding, or other water quality issues.