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DaveAngie79
02/14/2006, 12:02 PM
my tanks been cycled for about a month i have a few small soft coral frags and a few small zoo frags, 2 damsels 1 chromis and one tang,
all water levels are great check them twice a week, my problem is that the water clarity always looks somewhat cloudy other than when i do water chage i have a 75 gallon tank 30g sump/refuge also i am through my alge cycle, any thoughts anyone
thanks dave
TekCat
02/14/2006, 12:17 PM
I think, it could be suspended small sand particles, detrius, food, bacteria, plankton. You could run a polishing (1 micron) filter.
chip721
02/14/2006, 12:32 PM
You might try a little Granulated Activated Carbon (GAC) as well.
DaveAngie79
02/14/2006, 12:47 PM
whats a polishing micron
DaveAngie79
02/14/2006, 12:48 PM
with the GAC what exacally is it and where do i put it
DaveAngie79
02/14/2006, 12:49 PM
right now all i have is a euro reef skimmer in my sump
Joshthenosh
02/14/2006, 12:53 PM
u can put carbon, in an external filter canister type i have phos n carbon in my ehiem
Travis L. Stevens
02/14/2006, 01:01 PM
What is your Ca and Alkalinity?
chip721
02/14/2006, 03:47 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6739585#post6739585 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chip721
You might try a little Granulated Activated Carbon (GAC) as well. basically porous bituminous coal-based carbon. It can help remove disolved organic compounds (DOC). I'm sumpless so I run a canister filter just for GAC and additional flow. You can simply put some in a filter sock and place it in your sump in an area of moderate flow. Generally it should probably be replaced monthly. I use Black Diamond. Easy to find and cheap.
rustybucket145
02/14/2006, 04:01 PM
Check your calcium and Alk levels, If they are ok I would ride it out. Probably just some stirred up debris.
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