particles in water column - not micro bubbles!

advanwoerden · 02/24/2010, 08:50 PM

Hi, I've started a new 30g AIO reef tank, which has been cycling for almost 2 months (with cured LR and LS), and now has its first fish. I've upgraded to a Tunze nano skimmer and added a koralia 1, in addition to chemi pure elite, filter sponge and filter floss, and a mini-fuge with some chaeto.

For some reason, there are a lot of tiny particles in the water column. I thought they were micro bubbles at first, but upon closer examination realized they aren't. I tried everything- 10% water change, taking out the filter sponges and cleaning them, and turning all the pumps on and off - nothing works!! What could this be from, and how can I fix it??

Any input would be much appreciated. Only have a camera phone, so pics are not very helpful I'm afraid.

stunreefer · 02/24/2010, 08:55 PM

What kind of fish did you add, any sand sifters?

advanwoerden · 02/24/2010, 09:03 PM

I'm embarrassed to say a yellow tang- but I'm only holding him for a few weeks until his fin heals and all the algae on my LR is gone. However, the particles were there before I added him

02/24/2010, 08:50 PM	#1
advanwoerden Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 27	particles in water column - not micro bubbles! Hi, I've started a new 30g AIO reef tank, which has been cycling for almost 2 months (with cured LR and LS), and now has its first fish. I've upgraded to a Tunze nano skimmer and added a koralia 1, in addition to chemi pure elite, filter sponge and filter floss, and a mini-fuge with some chaeto. For some reason, there are a lot of tiny particles in the water column. I thought they were micro bubbles at first, but upon closer examination realized they aren't. I tried everything- 10% water change, taking out the filter sponges and cleaning them, and turning all the pumps on and off - nothing works!! What could this be from, and how can I fix it?? Any input would be much appreciated. Only have a camera phone, so pics are not very helpful I'm afraid.

02/24/2010, 08:55 PM	#2
stunreefer Reef Hugger Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Submerged Posts: 3,253	What kind of fish did you add, any sand sifters? __________________ -Austin Make your animals Thrive, not just Survive.

02/24/2010, 09:03 PM	#3
advanwoerden Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 27	I'm embarrassed to say a yellow tang- but I'm only holding him for a few weeks until his fin heals and all the algae on my LR is gone. However, the particles were there before I added him