water smells moldy?

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tentlady

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We've had the new 55 gallon tank filled w/water for 1 week, with 7 fish living comfortably and happy (3 tetras, 3 swordtails, 1 gourami). Today the water smells moldy. Help!! What is my problem?

 

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Kasakato

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Did you cycle your tank? What are your test levels?

 

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tentlady

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ph is 7.2 Yes, we cycled!

 

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well, not quite sure what mold smells like, but, does it have a strong odor? or is it more a dirt-like smell?
if its a dirt smell, then that is fairly normal, a strong odor isnt good, but u can always run activated carbon to remove any smells.

 

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Kasakato

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My tank smells like dirt, or eath. What kind of mold smell is it? Like mildew?

 

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• Jan 17, 2005

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A rich earthy smell is normal. Pull one of the filter cartridges and see if it smells more strongly on that.

 

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tentlady

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its a musty, mildew smell..... not earthy........