KloudAway – Aquatic Experts

Troubleshooting for Cloudy Water

in a Freshwater Aquarium

Having trouble with cloudy water? We've got you covered!

Aquatic Experts KloudAway contains active ingredients that work as a coagulating agent that targets unsightly particles suspended in the water such as uneaten fish food, dust, and other debris to produce crystal clear water. Microparticles clump together to make it easier for mechanical filters to catch. Scroll down to learn more.

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KloudAway FAQ's

Take a clear glass, scoop up some aquarium water and hold the glass against a white sheet of paper to determine what color the water is. See chart above to compare results.

Yes. You must have a mechanical filter pad such as FilterFirst to trap floating particles, to remove them from the water.

The gas exchange occurs at the top 1/16 inch of the water’s surface, which means that your filter or air bubbles must agitate this layer to allow carbon dioxide to escape and fresh oxygen to enter the water.

Performing a water change before adding KloudAway is a good idea, as it helps remove excess waste and debris that contribute to cloudy water.

Once KloudAway is added, particles in the water start to clump together and become more visible. Don't worry! This is the first sign that the product is working.

Sometimes the water may turn brown, but it's harmless to your aquatic friends and will clear up within a few days.

Since free-floating algae multiply continuously, KloudAway typically doesn't clear green water. An algaecide or ultraviolet sterilizer is usually necessary.

No! Please do not use in saltwater aquariums. Our active ingredients are NOT compatible with saltwater aquariums.

KloudAway Directions

*Measurement using bottle cap

Use 1 capful (5mL) for each 10 gallons of aquarium water.

Do not treat aquarium with KloudAway after the lights go off. During this time, the pH levels naturally decrease slightly, and the additional drop in pH caused by the treatment may stress the aquarium's inhabitants.

1. Be sure to Rinse or replace your filter pad or filter socks before beginning treatment

(mechanical filter required).

2. Shake bottle well before each use.

3. Use 1 capful (5ml) of KloudAway solution for each 10 gallons of aquarium water.

Please do not "free pour" as this may result in excessive, constant cloudiness.

4. Gradually add our water clarifier into an area of high-water flow in your aquarium.

For best results, leave your filtration and aeration systems ON.

5. Wait a few hours for KloudAway to do its magic. Water may get cloudier due to very fine particles clumping into larger particles. Allow at least 12 hours for flocculation process to complete.

When the water becomes clear, replace or clean your fish tank filter pad or cartridge.

6. If necessary, the aquarium may be retreated after 24 hours. After second treatment wait 5 days before additional dosage. A partial water change of 10% to 20% is recommended between treatments.

*Treating Soft Water Aquariums

Treat soft water aquariums at half the normal dosage.

Further Instructions and Advice

During treatment it is best to rinse your mechanical filter material several times to ensure good water flow.

Do not treat aquarium with KloudAway after the lights go off. During this time, the pH levels naturally decrease slightly, and the additional drop in pH caused by the treatment may stress the aquarium's inhabitants.

To maintain adequate oxygen levels in your aquarium, it is essential to keep at least 1/16 inch of the surface area agitated. This agitation facilitates gas exchange, allowing oxygen to enter the water and carbon dioxide to escape.
When treating cloudy or murky aquariums the pH may decrease. To prevent a drop in pH, make sure the alkalinity of the aquarium water is at least 2 dkH.
If an extra amount of KloudAway was used, the water may become brown for a few days.

Do not worry since this is not harmful and will dissipate in a few days.