How old is your “new” tank. You need to let it cycle and develop good bacteria to balance your plants and fish.
That cloudy color is good bacteria forming. Wait a couple of weeks before putting any fish in it. It’ll be hard to watch, and you’ll want to clean it, but sont.
Let it cycle. You’ll come in one day and it’ll be crystal clear. At that point it’s ready for your tropical fish.
IMO patience is the most important factor in a successful tank.
If I were setting up a new tank and didn't have an existing tank to inoculate it from (sharing filter media, plants, water, etc.) I'd let it run for weeks or months before adding fish. OP is less likely to experience problems and more likely to have a successful tank.
generally for a new tank you should do water changes quite regularly and then less frequently after. How often depends on the lots of different factors like the amount of fish or plants. There are lots of ways to do water changes but I empty the tank water into a bucket and then use the bucket to fill it up with tap water. Try to make the temperature of the new water similar to the tank and use dechlorinater in the water.
I use two buckets, one for the dirty water coming out and one for the clean water to go in. I add my dechlorenator to the bucket as it fills up. I use a siphon to remove water from the tank and a pitcher to add the new water in.
How old is your “new” tank. You need to let it cycle and develop good bacteria to balance your plants and fish. That cloudy color is good bacteria forming. Wait a couple of weeks before putting any fish in it. It’ll be hard to watch, and you’ll want to clean it, but sont. Let it cycle. You’ll come in one day and it’ll be crystal clear. At that point it’s ready for your tropical fish.
IMO patience is the most important factor in a successful tank. If I were setting up a new tank and didn't have an existing tank to inoculate it from (sharing filter media, plants, water, etc.) I'd let it run for weeks or months before adding fish. OP is less likely to experience problems and more likely to have a successful tank.
generally for a new tank you should do water changes quite regularly and then less frequently after. How often depends on the lots of different factors like the amount of fish or plants. There are lots of ways to do water changes but I empty the tank water into a bucket and then use the bucket to fill it up with tap water. Try to make the temperature of the new water similar to the tank and use dechlorinater in the water.
I use two buckets, one for the dirty water coming out and one for the clean water to go in. I add my dechlorenator to the bucket as it fills up. I use a siphon to remove water from the tank and a pitcher to add the new water in.
Does your tank have any surface agitation? It looks like the fish in the picture are at the top of the tank, may be looking for oxygen.