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I just changed tanks from a 55gal to a 120 gal. I used the gravel from the 55 gal and had to add some new because of the size difference. I did my best to wash the new gravel as much as possible. The new gravel is brown. I am using the same filters and filter matter that was in the 55. I tried to use as much of the water from the 55 as possible and added what was needed. I used declorinator and Ph minus (because my tap water is too high).

The water in the new tank is very cloudy (white). Is this because of a bacteria bloom? If so will it hurt the fish? I will be doing daily 10% water changes until it gets clear. Is there any thing else I can do?

what filters do you have and what is water parameters amm,trites,trates? What and how many fish you have?
But honestly just moving media and gravel will not cycle your tank.. It will in fact help alot. Let us kknow the #'s on water

I am using 2 Emperor 400 Filters,
Water is Ammonia .25, Nitrite 0, Nitrate .20, Ph 8.0
I know the Ph is high, I have always been fighting that, any suggestions?
I am using tap water and I have a Water Softener.

Id guess it is just having a mini cycle because of ammonia reading . If you get a nitrite reading in next few days that is what it is. But all new tanks are usually cloudy for awhile..

You might also think about a little more filtration like a canister! 2 emp 400 isnt enough for that size tank with a good stock of fish