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Why is my water still cloudy after a water change?

Asked by Anonymous Oct 02, 2026 12 views 1 answers
Wondering Why is my water still cloudy after a water change? Explore possible causes, explanations, and answers.


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Answered Oct 05, 2026
When water remains cloudy or hazy shortly after performing a major water change in an aquarium, plumbing reservoir, or water storage system, it is typically caused by stirred-up fine substrate dust, suspended organic particulate matter, or initial micro-bubbles clinging to surfaces. When water fills a tank rapidly, it kicks up fine dust particles that take hours to settle. Additionally, new water introduces dissolved gases that form microscopic bubbles on tank walls. Verification: Allow the system filtration pump to run continuously for 12 to 24 hours to clear out suspended micro-particles.
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