Betta fish and water clarity

[Aquilox]

My betta's tank water keeps getting cloudy after a few days, even with regular water changes. I'm using a sponge filter, and params are 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 5 nitrate. What's the deal?

[leestone]

How often are you changing the water? And what's the tank size? Could be overfeeding or too much light.

[alandon]

Cloudy water can be bacterial blooms. If you're changing water too often, you might be disrupting the cycle. Try reducing changes to 20% weekly and see if it stabilizes.

[MagicPigeons]

My betta's tank water keeps getting cloudy after a few days, even with regular water changes. I'm using a sponge filter, and params are 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 5 nitrate. What's the deal?

What's your substrate? Fine sand can sometimes kick up and cause cloudiness if disturbed.

[microsis]

I had the same issue until I cut back on feeding. Those little guys don't need much, and leftover food can mess with the water big time.

[oakleye]

Yeah, overfeeding's a common culprit. Maybe try fasting for a day or two and see if it clears up.

[EpaPuff]

You using any water clarifiers? Some of 'em work wonders, but others are just snake oil. Gotta read reviews first.

[mikero]

Bacterial blooms are usually white or grayish. If it's green, you've got algae, which means too much light or nutrients. What's your lighting schedule?

[turtlego]

I had the same issue until I cut back on feeding. Those little guys don't need much, and leftover food can mess with the water big time.

For real, bettas are like tiny garbage disposals. They'll eat anything you throw in, but it doesn't mean they should.

[kindlux]

Tank size matters too. Smaller tanks get dirty faster. What's the gallon count?