Question: Bacteria Bloom

[Tavv]

Hello... I need help.
Got a really bad bacteria bloom going on in my tank. I have a 20 Gallon long. Aqua clear filter. I did change the sponge yesterday and now I'm kinda regretting it. Also I put in charcoal in the filter. I didn't use it at first but thought it would help. I did a 20% change and my axolotl Cthulhu is being tubbed.... he's only 5 ish inches. Should he still be tubbed while the bloom is still in effect? How long will it take? Is there anyway I can speed this process up I feel bad he is in a little critter carrier. Going to give him freshwater later tonight.
Is the bloom harmful for him...

Water parameters
Nitrates 0
Nitrites 0
Ammonia 0.5-1
Hardness 60
Ph 6.5-7

:errr::errr::errr:

 

[Sufia]

Has the tank not been cycled for you to believe that there is a bacteria bloom? Or could the water be cloudy in appearance because of the recent sponge change and the sediments just need time to settle?

Probably a good idea to keep the axolotl in the tub given that you've got a slight ammonia reading - better to err on side of caution.

See what happens over the next couple of weeks with the water parameters.

 

[Tavv]

Has the tank not been cycled for you to believe that there is a bacteria bloom? Or could the water be cloudy in appearance because of the recent sponge change and the sediments just need time to settle?

Probably a good idea to keep the axolotl in the tub given that you've got a slight ammonia reading - better to err on side of caution.

See what happens over the next couple of weeks with the water parameters.

I thought my tank was already cycled. We had rosy reds in there for about 3 weeks before we got the axolotl. Then all of sudden after a 20% change the water got cloudy. We've had him for about week now. His gills are a little curled but he has a wonderful appetite. He's being tubbed now. We put him in the tub around 6pm. When should we change his water? We did do a 50% change this time because the coudyness got worse through the day. Now the parameters are fine. I'm just nervous tubbing him.... I'm so freaking out.

 

[Tavv]

Here are some pictures of Cthulhu.

 

[Sufia]

This may be stating the obvious but are those blinds behind the tank always closed? I'm hazarding a guess whether this cloudiness is a result of white algae?

How are the water parameters now?