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posted 01-06-2004 02:41 PM         

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I have a 40 gallon tank and I have five fish, all gouramis. The water in the tank smells kinda musty. Now before you say I don't take good care of my tank, I do a 25 percent water change every month and I also wipe out any algae that is growing. I also vacuum the tank as well. When I do the water changes I always put in water conditioner and stress zyme. The fish are all thriving too. The only thing I think it could be is the temperature. Could a higher temperature in the tank cause the musty odor?

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posted 01-06-2004 02:50 PM         

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what is your temp at and what kind of filters do you have

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posted 01-06-2004 02:52 PM         

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I don't know why it has an odor. My aquarium smells too sometimes, and I clean it often. I used one of those airfresheners that you can just set on a table or flat surface, and I put it on the filter. It did help. I hope this helps you!!
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posted 01-06-2004 02:55 PM         

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It is a H.O.T. Magnum filter and it has a biowheel. Also, the temp is between 76 and 78.

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posted 01-06-2004 03:00 PM         

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try changing your carbon filters the carbon should take away the smell your temp is fine I dont think thats the problem i go with carbon filters usually works for me anyway

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posted 01-06-2004 03:02 PM         

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The thing is, I *just* did change the carbon as well in the filter, about two weeks ago.

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posted 01-06-2004 03:13 PM         

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you've got me stumped good luck Im sure someone can help

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posted 01-06-2004 04:17 PM         

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Hi Newton the Cat, Your changing 25% of the water once a month. The musty smell is ammonia. If you do a check on the water I believe you will find the ammonia to be a little high. If the temperature is above 80 degrees it will make it smell a little stronger. Try doing a 20% water change once a WEEK. I think you'll find the smell go away after a couple of weekly water changes. You'll also see the ammonia level go down.

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posted 02-12-2004 08:26 AM         

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well they are fish and they crap and swim so it will eventually smell like fish water and kinda musty. try getting a lid for the tank and the smell shouldnt be as bad.

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posted 02-12-2004 10:00 AM         

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Wasn't there some joke about reposting the post about posting to old posts?:confused I think kc5gvn put it up.

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