noob question

[James40]

is it okay if my tank smells a little bit? it smells pretty bad if you get close but other than that you cant really smell it

 

[CBTF]

it's normal for it to smell a little bit. mine smells like lake water. you will get a smell, yes.

care to describe the smell? sometimes smells like rotten eggs can mean something, but usually it's fine.

 

[James40]

doesnt smell as bad as rotten eggs but it still smells kinda bad ( only if you get close to it )

 

[magb321]

how close??? how big is the tank and what filter are you using? do you do water changes normally?

Salute

 

[Omega]

How new is the tank? What are your water parameters?

If it smells bad that probably means your water is yucky.

 

[Emg]

A tank shouldn't have a bad smell to it.

You might want to do a good water change and gravel vac.....and put some carbon in your filter.

 

[James40]

10g i change 20% every 5 days an i already use carbon an you can smell it if you lift the lid of the hood an stick ur nose in it

 

[Omega]

10g i change 20% every 5 days an i already use carbon an you can smell it if you lift the lid of the hood an stick ur nose in it

You didn't answer my questions so it's impossible to try to help you.

 

[Bristlenose Chuck]

A tank shouldn't have a bad smell to it.

You might want to do a good water change and gravel vac.....and put some carbon in your filter.

"bad" is a subjective term. All tanks have a smell to them, some think they smell horrible while others are not bothered by the odor.

 

[rrkss]

Does it smell fishy or does it have more of a musty earthy smell?