clue less here...

[Jakef150]

My tank biocube 29- almost a year...

so far all corals but frog spawn is not really OPENING (about half size open)..

All parameter is good , *78.8 but noticed ammonia .25 by API test...something dead?
tough to read color match chart..

Last night it was crispy clear but this morning it's VERY little cloudy..

What's possible ?

tips or advice will be great..

Thanks
Jake

PS i read info about brittle stars might caused this to spawnings ??

[AquaReeferMan]

If its cloudy its most likely a bacterial bloom due to the ammonia. Has anything changed or did you do anything different lately? What are your other parameters testing out to?

[gooberz]

Try doing a water change to help out and clear out amonia.

Cheers,
Henry

[Jakef150]

i dosed small aquvavitro calcium 2 days ago-

Water change last Sunday AM.

nit/nit-0
phos-0
ph 8.0
78.6
cal 420
alk 8


How to get rid of bacterial bloom ? water change?

thanks

[Jakef150]

ok i tested 3x for ammonia and turned out it was 0ppm..

I tested first one is .25 unsure match api color chart so i did tested 2x and its 0ppm..

again clue less here LOL

Thanks

[RaeRae]

Water change will help. But,still try and find the problem.

[cloak]

Like mentioned above, did you move any rocks/corals around or perhaps stir up your sandbed in any way during your last water change? Maybe clean your filter sock or foam insert? If so, and this is indeed a bacteria bloom, your best bet IMO is to just leave everything alone until the water clears up on it's own. I wouldn't even do a water change. Just let nature take it's course

[Jakef150]

Just did Changed filter floss.

Nope I haven't touch rocks or corals at all..

I'll watch it for one more day..

Thanks
Jake

[sjwitt]

Are you running any charcoal? This will help clear water too. I had a similar issue with corals several years back... started checking and dosing iodine. Consider checking your iodine level (should be 0.06). Also, what lighting are you using and how long have the bulbs been in? Could be you need better lighting or a bulb change.

[cloak]

Originally Posted by Jakef150

Just did Changed filter floss.

Nope I haven't touch rocks or corals at all..

I'll watch it for one more day..

Thanks
Jake

If it doesn't clear up tomorrow don't panic. Sometimes it takes a few days, sometimes it can take up to a week or more. Everybody's tank is different. As long as your not seeing any of your fish/invertebrates trip out in any way then I wouldn't worry about it too much. Be patient. Good luck.

[Jakef150]

Just put brs .08 rox carbon and gfo pellets in a mesh bag(2 bags) in rear chamber

I have pc- r light with reef Brite led it's been on for 8.5 hrs

I just mixed 5 gal and will change tomorrow.

Thanks

[willybub]

your alk is at 8???

heres a nice page i found one time maybe give it a read
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/11/chemistry

[steelhead77]

Originally Posted by willybub

your alk is at 8???

heres a nice page i found one time maybe give it a read
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/11/chemistry

Why do you seem shocked that his calcium is at 8? According to the article, normal is between 7-11. The OP's params seem spot on to me.

To the OP: don't be afraid to do a 50% water change and wait a couple days to see what happens.

[jeff@zina.com]

Originally Posted by Jakef150

nit/nit-0
phos-0
ph 8.0
78.6
cal 420
alk 8

Salinity?

Jeff

[computeaholic]

Water Change for the win.

[Jakef150]

1.025 and havent change water YET...

well like you said dont panic .....this morning its much clear. fishes and corals look good.

I tested for ammnioa and its 0 ppm.

i couldnt figure out what it caused little cloudy.

Could I change water anyway ??

Thank you
Jake

[Chris27]

Was it cloudy after adding the calcium? With Alk at 8, and Calcium at 420, you're spot on, perhaps you just dosed a little too much calcium and the excess precipitated.....you need those two in a ratio, if one gets to far out of whack, you can get a cloud.

[Jakef150]

It was like 2 days after dosed..

My ph tends drop to 7.8 at night then light on- 8.0 ..ph never close to 8.2 and up.. I'm tryin to get it to 8.2 I just left rear lid open for fresh air..

If 8alk then what should I expect cal # at?

Mg is 1320 as per salifert test kit

I always want my tank target at 450cal , alk 9 and mg 1350 I have few Sps, Lps and softies.

Uses esv salt mix.

Thanks

[cloak]

Originally Posted by Jakef150

1.025 and havent change water YET...

well like you said dont panic .....this morning its much clear. fishes and corals look good.

I tested for ammnioa and its 0 ppm.

i couldnt figure out what it caused little cloudy.

Could I change water anyway ??

Thank you
Jake

Your parameters seem to be in check & everything is looking good, it wouldn't really make any since to me to change any water right now. Sometimes the best thing to do is nothing at all.