Why has your fish tank gone merky after 2 days?

* Overfeeding: If you overfeed your fish, the excess food will break down and release nutrients into the water, which can cause a bacterial bloom. This can make the water cloudy and murky within days.

-Inadequate filtration: The filter in your fish tank helps to remove debris and waste from the water. If the filter is too small or not properly maintained, it can become overwhelmed and allow the water to become cloudy.

-Too many fish: If you have too many fish in your tank, the waste they produce can overload the filter and cause the water to become murky.

- New tank syndrome: This refers to the initial period after setting up a new aquarium, during which the biological system is still developing, resulting in fluctuations in water parameters and potentially causing the water to appear murky.

-Plant debris: If you have live plants in your tank, decaying plant matter can release tannins into the water, which can make the water appear brownish or yellow.

-Substrate particles: If you have a sand or gravel substrate in your tank, the particles can become suspended in the water and make it look cloudy.

- Bacterial bloom: Sudden changes in water parameters (e.g., pH, temperature) or the introduction of new fish can disrupt the balance of microorganisms in the tank, leading to a rapid growth of bacteria and causing water cloudiness.