This is a very personal question, but does your tank smell? :wink:
I've noticed mine smells, but it's not an offensive odor. It's more like an organic smell; somewhere between algae and rich potting soil, if you can imagine that.
I did some research and apparently that is what it's "supposed" to smell like??? So my question to all of you is: What does your tank smell like?
I just smelled mine (fish think im crazy now), and it kinda smells like that too. Kinda...musty? I have my temp between 79 and 81 so its VERY warm in there haha.
I just smelled mine (fish think im crazy now), and it kinda smells like that too. Kinda...musty? I have my temp between 79 and 81 so its VERY warm in there haha.
smells like steamy gravel. Tank is at 81 degrees f and the gravel has always smelled like chlorine or something. Maybe not as strong as chlorine but something similar, it actually smells good....
That is so cool! I can't wait for ours to make one. The air pump that we have makes lots of bubbles on the top of the water, and I sometimes see him looking at it and it makes me wonder if he thinks it's someone else's bubblenest!
I'm glad that the consensus is that an organic-like smell is the norm. I was a teeny-tiny bit worried. I figure if it didn't smell rotten, it should be ok, but you just never know!
mine was emitting a nasty smaell untill i found the culprit----be aware of food thats stuck on the glass above the water line
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