NEED HELP-Smelly, but clean tank

[jetsball1]

Hi everyone! I am new to the fish life. My tank is only about three months old and I only have three Tiger Barbs so far. They are doing well and I do around a 30% water change weekly. My problem is that my tank started smelling in the last few days. The ammonia level is under control(checked with test strip) . Could this be because I haven't touched my filter?? Thank you guys for answering!

[omard]

To 3Reef!!!

Glad to have you aboard!... clean your filter, run some carbon in it.


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[coral reefer]

Hi jetsball1, Welcome to 3reef!
Carbon is always adviseable for removing DOM and odors especially. I would get into a habit of performing a water change weekly or every other week for optimal water clarity and quality.
Try to keep feeding under wraps as well...don't overfeed!
Best of luck!

[Tangster]

Get a good grade of activated Carbon and change it weekly until the problem is solved about a 1/2 cup per 20 gallons in a F/W tank. You should smell a difference in a few hrs.

[zombie13]

Originally Posted by Tangster

Get a good grade of activated Carbon and change it weekly until the problem is solved about a 1/2 cup per 20 gallons in a F/W tank. You should smell a difference in a few hrs.

i agree

[Sndwave80]

Yeah, add some good carbon and set a box of baking soda near your tank or one of those "Armon Hammer" ones that help control oder.