maybe your bacterial balance in the water is off. Remember, for clear, odor free water you need to keep the tank like an aquarium, whether you have fish in there or not. So either clean the filter or change SOME of the water, not both at the same time. When you do that, the filter has to build up a bacterial balance all over again. Scoop out any waste or uneaten food asap. Hope this helps.

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