Cleanin Up

Josh Candiotti · 09/26/2010, 07:40 PM

I run a Fluval 405, and HOB Reef Octopus 300F Skimmer and a Phosban Reactor. My water is fine, but I looked back on the old tank photos I have an feel as if things just aren't as clear as they used to be. How can I clear things up a bit. I have a little hair algae and dirty water. I run only sponges and carbon in the fluval. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

ToddG. · 09/26/2010, 07:46 PM

water changes & carbon and if youu really want to clear it up inject some ozone in the skimmer thats really bout it sounds like your dooing the first two your sure it isnt a micro bubble prob is it alot of times micro bubbles make it look cloudy also could be dirty glass maybe dnt know

Josh Candiotti · 09/26/2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ToddG.

water changes & carbon and if youu really want to clear it up inject some ozone in the skimmer thats really bout it sounds like your dooing the first two your sure it isnt a micro bubble prob is it alot of times micro bubbles make it look cloudy also could be dirty glass maybe dnt know

What do mean by ozone?

TripleT · 09/26/2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh Candiotti

I run a Fluval 405, and HOB Reef Octopus 300F Skimmer and a Phosban Reactor. My water is fine, but I looked back on the old tank photos I have an feel as if things just aren't as clear as they used to be. How can I clear things up a bit. I have a little hair algae and dirty water. I run only sponges and carbon in the fluval. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

Canister filters need frequent cleaning. Otherwise they can do this to a system.

And carbon needs frequent replacing.

I'd toss the carbon, and phase out the canister filter. Do you have a sump? Just don't do anything that will drastically change the bacteria population at once.

What are your water parameters?

What is your water change routine?

What size tank, and do you have a good amount of rock for bacteria population?

How well is the skimmer working?

Josh Candiotti · 09/26/2010, 08:04 PM

65 gallon tank, about 10 gallon water changes weekly, about 90 pounds of live rock, skimmers working very well

ToddG. · 09/26/2010, 08:54 PM

Ozone http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-04/rhf/index.php

09/26/2010, 07:40 PM	#1
Josh Candiotti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 490	Cleanin Up I run a Fluval 405, and HOB Reef Octopus 300F Skimmer and a Phosban Reactor. My water is fine, but I looked back on the old tank photos I have an feel as if things just aren't as clear as they used to be. How can I clear things up a bit. I have a little hair algae and dirty water. I run only sponges and carbon in the fluval. Any help would be appreciated, thanks! __________________ JC Current Tank Info: 65 Reef Tank

09/26/2010, 08:04 PM	#5
Josh Candiotti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 490	65 gallon tank, about 10 gallon water changes weekly, about 90 pounds of live rock, skimmers working very well __________________ JC Current Tank Info: 65 Reef Tank

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ToddG. Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 663	water changes & carbon and if youu really want to clear it up inject some ozone in the skimmer thats really bout it sounds like your dooing the first two your sure it isnt a micro bubble prob is it alot of times micro bubbles make it look cloudy also could be dirty glass maybe dnt know

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ToddG. Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 663	Ozone http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-04/rhf/index.php