Help! Yucky water

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sheridan

Discussion Starter · Jun 16, 2014

I have gross algae/fungus stuff all through my water, growing mostly on the silicon within the tank. Does anyone know what this could be??

Also, there is a gross oily slick kind of thing over the top of both tanks? Again any suggestions?

IS MY WATER GOING TO BE SAFE FOR A BETTA?

p.s. Don't abuse me about the tanks being too small, both are 2.5 gallons.
p.p.s. the photos show the gunky stuff after being stirred or a water change.

EXTRA INFO: I use stress coat and stress zyme - could this be it??

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Kithy

· #2 · Jun 16, 2014

Did you add in any new decor? I had similar stuff like that when I added in a coffee cup. Ended up taking it out.

I've been wondering about the slimey oily looking stuff too. One of my tanks has it BAD.

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sheridan

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jun 16, 2014

Nope, I got it in my tank after having stuff sitting in there for a week or so, and it was only a plant on drift wood. I have other tanks at home which don't have it, so I was just wondering why BOTH of these new tanks got it...

It literally has covered the heater and pump, it is revolting, I HATE cleaning the tanks with all of this gunk everywhere. :-(