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Cloudy Freshwater Tank

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Question
I have a 10 gallon tank.  It was doing just fine...then I decided to do a partial change and clean the tank.  I have a filter on the side of the tank.  I refilled with filtered water, put conditioner in it, checked the ammonia and it was still high.  So I put a Ammonia Clear tablet in it.  Well, now the water is so cloudy I can't see across the tank.  I have a Goldfish, good size, some of her babies about 5 that are about 4 months old, a small albino catfish and a small frog.  They were all doing great until this change.  Now they are all stressed swimming all over the place. The breathing has slowed down (it was really rapid), but I can't figure how to make the tank clear.  Please help.

Answer
Hey Angela,

Sorry about the delayed responce, i was coming back from a vacation and had a few issues in transit (my laptop went on the wrong flight!)

Change out 50% of the water, and add clean fresh new water (with conditioner). This should clear out the fogginess of the water. This is a risky move, due to the increased stress, but it will help in the long run. Change 30% of the water twice a week until the ammonia problems settle as well.

Hope this helps! Good luck