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parmaker
09/13/2008, 05:50 AM
I used some red slime remover and now my water has a red cloudy look to it. Is this bad or will it go away, or can I do someting to fix this?
parmaker
09/13/2008, 05:51 AM
I didnt mention that I have a FOWLR
Randy Holmes-Farley
09/13/2008, 08:27 AM
It is probably the dead cyano releasing its contents into the water. Manual removal before using the remover is a good idea for this reason, but once you restart skimming and activated carbon, it will likely disappear fairly rapidly.
parmaker
09/13/2008, 08:36 AM
I dont have a skimmer yet. What else can I do to reduce the red cloud?
Randy Holmes-Farley
09/13/2008, 08:44 AM
Oh, it might not have been best to use it without one, but a lot of GAC use after 1-2 days of letting the antibiotic work is a way to remove the released organic compounds.
parmaker
09/13/2008, 08:52 AM
what does GAC mean. Is my tank in trouble?
parmaker
09/13/2008, 08:54 AM
what do you mean about activating carbon?
Percula9
09/13/2008, 09:15 AM
GAC= Granular activated carbon. Do a 25% water change and run the carbon to remove the medicant and the released organics. Buy a skimmer asap.
Randy Holmes-Farley
09/13/2008, 09:22 AM
GAC is granular activated carbon. Black pellets that you use in a filter to absorb organics from the water.

Here's an article:

http://web.archive.org/web/20010211125618/www.animalnetwork.com/fish2/aqfm/1998/may/features/1/default.asp
parmaker
09/13/2008, 09:25 AM
Thanks for all the information.
Randy Holmes-Farley
09/13/2008, 12:17 PM
You're welcome.

These may also help:

The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 1: The Salt Water Itself
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/rhf/index.php

The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 2: What Chemicals Must be Supplemented
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/rhf/index.php

The "How To" Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 3: pH
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-05/rhf/index.php

The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners,
Part 4: What Chemicals May Detrimentally Accumulate
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-09/rhf/index.php

Good luck. :)
parmaker
09/13/2008, 01:54 PM
everthing is back to normal. thanks for all the information.
Randy Holmes-Farley
09/13/2008, 02:10 PM
You're welcome.

Happy Reefing. :)