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Just got a new fish tank, water very cloudy,done two water changes, still cloudy also plants have di2007-11-24 23:37:58

You don't say whether your tank is cold or tropical.

The plants could have died from lack of light.

If the fish are healthy, not distressed, and otherwise thriving, don't worry, the cloudyness will clear.

Beware of overfeeding - the biggest source of problems, as the excess can allow bacteria to thrive.

Green water is quite healthy - lots of algae growing on the nitrogen in the water.

Just watch your fish, they will tell you if things aren't right.

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When plants die, they de-compose. This, and uneaten fish food cause bacteria to bloom, and this uses up oxygen quickly. DONT OVERFEED. here is a website: http://www.bestfish.com/tips/040998.html. good luck with your tank:)

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have you got filter fitted? if not install one

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You don't have adequate filtration in your tank get an airstone, and a stronger pump, and another filter that should sort your tank out quickly

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it could be the PH, or your'e sprayin sum sort of aeresol in the room, the can form a thin layer of 'scum'. I no from experience

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ok here goes. I had this problem but got it sussed.Firstly is your tank one with a filter and pump, if so once a week/fortnight take out 10% of the water and replace with treated water that has been left to get to room temp(if it's coldwater tank and fish) use Aquasafe to treat the water it gets rid of clorines and other additives harmful to fish. With the 10% water you have taken out use this to rinse out the filter sponge because it will put back in the good bacteria that helps to keep the water clear, dont use fresh tap water to clean the filter sponge.also use a good algae sponge to clean the inside of the tank glass. Like I say I had this problem but the biggest thing I noticed that made a difference was letting the water get to room temp usually for about 24 hours and now the water is lovely and clear. Don't overfeed this does'nt help if you've got goldfish they can be very greedy little blighters so be careful with feeding.Good luck.