[Broaska]

Not sure where to post this. I have completed my new 29 Gal Setup. Here is what I have:

29 Perfecto
Ehem 2215
Coralife 1x65w Aqualight on Adjustable Legs
DIY Co2 with DIY Hagen Mini Reactor

6 Amazon Swords
5 Wisteria
2 Anubias Nan

A handful of Corydoras panda and a few tetras.

My water has a slight mossy smell to it. Being new to live plants in the aquarium is this normal?

Thanks :help:

 

[killacross]

if by mossy you mean "earthy" then ya its normal...i really wouldnt worry about scents as long as it doesnt stink...stink = upcoming bacterial bloom...a healthy fish tank shouldnt stink

 

[accordztech]

It will smell, but it is like as killacross said, earthy. It shouldnt be a horrible rotten smell.

Mine smells, I keep my lid closed and have no issues.

 

[Broaska]

Thanks for the Info. Yeah its not a nasty smell at all. I guess an earthy smell is a better description.

 

[GTR]

Mine gets worse when the canisters need cleaning.

SteveU

 

[Wasserpest]

If your tank has "BGA" (blue green alga = cyanobacteria) you get a distinct earthy smell. If you rub a bit of the cover on your plants between your fingers it will be a very strong smell.

My tanks don't smell... just "warm & humid" if that's a smell. If they develop a smell and it is not BGA, maybe the stocking level is a bit high, or need to step up water changes/filter cleanings.

 

[fibertech]

My tank had an earthy smell to it when it was just starting out. It went away a few months later.

 

[elihanover]

When I did my rescape, my was saying how the whole room smelled like a pond.