How can Clear Cloudy Fish Tank?

[RushMe]

I got a new fishtank 10 gal, put almost 10 pound of pubbles, some plants, and i have 5 platy fishes.....the first 2 days the water was real clear, 3rd day i saw 2 little fishes, i guess one of the fish was pregnant, somehow i dont see those baby fishes anymore, i think the big fish ate them, but my tank is not clear anymore, and i see a fish size FLAKE on the stone.can anyone tell me whats going on and what i should so. ( I didnt wash the stones before i put them in the tank and i washed then tank with soap before i kept any fishes, but all the soap was rinsed, )

 

[junie]

Do an internet search on how to cycle an aquarium. This will explain the process to you. There is just way too much to go into here.

Basicly, so far, it sounds like everything is normal. You will find that by doing some partial water changes with a gravel vac the water will eventually clear.

You should never use soap to clean anything in an aquarium. Any trace is toxic to your fish, so never use soap again.

Do this research today so that you can get started. Please do not delay.

 

[amy jo]

You go to your local Walmart and get some clear water drops. Put the amount that it says to and if it doesn't clear in 48 hours then you can treat again. I use this product and it works great and you can add the drops while the fish are in the tank and it won't hurt them.