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Very smelly fishtank, what can I do? | 7 comments (7 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

Anaerobic bubbles or gravel happen when (none / 0) (#4)
by unclescott on Mon May 09, 2005 at 09:26:43 PM PST

the oxygen supply is cut off from that part of the tank. While there are ways to actually tear down nitrates with anaerobic sections in filters, as a rule that is dangerous in a fish tank. That rotten egg gas, hydrogen sulfate, is one such product. Hopefully it can be released without making it's toxic presence felt in the water.

Thank you and G.G. for that monthly tank top cleaning idea. Glass tops can benefit from getting algae, mineral deposits and what-have-you removed too.

A little baking soda on a piece of wet paper towel or soap-less T-shirt scrap makes a great cleanser and seems to help quash bad smells. If a tiny bit falls in the water, it is no big deal. The pH may be tweaked up a tad, but that isn't usually earth shaking. :)

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Very smelly fishtank, what can I do? | 7 comments (7 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

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