garlic problem

[tech1]

hey all. I cut some gel caps with garlic in them and soaked some brine shrimp for about 10 minutes. Couldn't strain it, so I poured it in the tank, and now the tank reeks of garlic. it's a little cloudy too. Do I need to worry about anything? I have the skimmer going.

thanks

[Bughead]

I don't think you have anything to worry about. I've put garlic in every way, shape and form you can think of in the tank. The last time I took a couple of cloves and ran it through the press twice. Not only did the tank reek of garlic, but the whole house smelled like an Italian restaurant. In the past 3 years that I've used garlic in various forms in the tank, it has never caused any problems, other than a little cloudiness and stink. On the other hand, I've found that the good it does is still questionable. Probably can't hurt, MAYBE it will help.