Swampy Smell....

fordman460 · 04-22-2006, 04:04 PM

I was doing my weekly 10 gallon water change when I realized that the tank has a decidedly swampy smell. Also my Green Slime Algae is back. I thought I had that crap beat.

I have been running the skimmer 24/7 just like always. I have 80 or so lbs of LR. I havent really done anything different other than put some clip on algae in for the sailfin Blenny. Is it possible that this is the problem? Any other tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Edit: Neglected to put in last nights water test results.
Nitrite: between 0 and .25ppm. hard to tell the colors sometimes.
Nitrate: 20ppm
Ammonia: 0
PH: 8.2
Temp 80F
And I use RO water.

BubbaWPB · 04-23-2006, 12:49 PM

Although my tank usually doesn't have an odor, any time I play with it (stick my hands in, pulls something out, etc.) I get "the smell." I would worry more about the algae and the elevated nitrate level. Try more frequent water changes and try feeding a little less... just my opinion. I'm sure others will chime in soon. Good luck.

fordman460 · 04-23-2006, 01:25 PM

Thank you. I'll hold back on the feeding and change the water again on wednesday. I'll see what happens.

optical · 04-24-2006, 02:09 PM

most algae smells "swampy". clean the skimmate out every day. maybe thats the sorce of the smell or it could be that you have a 100 snails. with that many snails some of them are brob dead and decomposing somewhere in the tank.

fordman460 · 04-24-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by optical

most algae smells "swampy". clean the skimmate out every day. maybe thats the sorce of the smell or it could be that you have a 100 snails. with that many snails some of them are brob dead and decomposing somewhere in the tank.

Excellent point Optical, I forgot about them. I'm quite sure there are some dead ones, how many though, I'm not sure. Might have to go inventory them.

optical · 04-25-2006, 09:52 PM

good luck with that! ....94, 95...or was it 84. hmmmm....

CSeaSee · 04-26-2006, 09:14 AM

I'm thinking that if the dead snails are the source of your smell, they're probably responsible for feeding the algae outbreak as well.

fordman460 · 04-26-2006, 07:45 PM

CSeaSee that would make sense to me. I know the hermits on on overtime shifts but I think its ahead of them.

Will the Reefer · 04-27-2007, 05:10 AM

Swampy Smell,

Do you have a deep sand bed? If so, did you disrupt it. Do you have any black sand. When black sand is disturbed it produces a swampy smell. Hope this helps.

Will the Reefer.

04-22-2006, 04:04 PM	#1
fordman460 Just Moved In Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 49	Swampy Smell.... I was doing my weekly 10 gallon water change when I realized that the tank has a decidedly swampy smell. Also my Green Slime Algae is back. I thought I had that crap beat. I have been running the skimmer 24/7 just like always. I have 80 or so lbs of LR. I havent really done anything different other than put some clip on algae in for the sailfin Blenny. Is it possible that this is the problem? Any other tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Edit: Neglected to put in last nights water test results. Nitrite: between 0 and .25ppm. hard to tell the colors sometimes. Nitrate: 20ppm Ammonia: 0 PH: 8.2 Temp 80F And I use RO water. Last edited by fordman460; 04-22-2006 at 04:06 PM.

04-23-2006, 12:49 PM	#2
BubbaWPB Governor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,234	Although my tank usually doesn't have an odor, any time I play with it (stick my hands in, pulls something out, etc.) I get "the smell." I would worry more about the algae and the elevated nitrate level. Try more frequent water changes and try feeding a little less... just my opinion. I'm sure others will chime in soon. Good luck. __________________ Bubba Hmmm... now that the tank is full, I could convert the pool to saltwater... Bubba's Aquarium Log

04-26-2006, 09:14 AM	#7
CSeaSee Mayor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 664	I'm thinking that if the dead snails are the source of your smell, they're probably responsible for feeding the algae outbreak as well. __________________ Carl Just tell your wife that having a tank teaches you all sorts of new DIY skills...which will save lots of money around the house...so you can buy more stuff for your tank...so you can learn more skills...

04-27-2007, 05:10 AM	#9
Will the Reefer New in Town Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: U.S.A Posts: 1	Re: Swampy Smell.... Swampy Smell, Do you have a deep sand bed? If so, did you disrupt it. Do you have any black sand. When black sand is disturbed it produces a swampy smell. Hope this helps. Will the Reefer.

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04-23-2006, 01:25 PM	#3
fordman460 Just Moved In Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 49	Thank you. I'll hold back on the feeding and change the water again on wednesday. I'll see what happens.

04-24-2006, 02:09 PM	#4
optical Citizen Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 249	most algae smells "swampy". clean the skimmate out every day. maybe thats the sorce of the smell or it could be that you have a 100 snails. with that many snails some of them are brob dead and decomposing somewhere in the tank.

04-25-2006, 09:52 PM	#6
optical Citizen Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 249	good luck with that! ....94, 95...or was it 84. hmmmm....

04-26-2006, 07:45 PM	#8
fordman460 Just Moved In Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 49	CSeaSee that would make sense to me. I know the hermits on on overtime shifts but I think its ahead of them.

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