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Unread 10/27/2012, 07:06 AM   #1
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DT a snowglobe

have no idea where its coming from, little particals floating everywhere. there isnt any in my sump where the pump is. bout the only option is the supply pipe. its been doing this for 4 days now, i thought it would clear up but it hasnt. what could be in the pipe coming from the return pump?


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Unread 10/27/2012, 07:11 AM   #2
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What are your parameters? It will help us better help you to know those. It could be parcipate. It happens will there isn't enough magnesium to keep alk and cal from clumping together. Also if you have powerheads in the tank one could be moved and is stirring up sand particles.


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Unread 10/27/2012, 07:15 AM   #3
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the ALK and cal has been high for a while and cant seem to get them down.
the cal runs 480 and the alk is like 11.02, there not real high but thats normally where they are. i still dont have a mag kit yet. IVE GOT TO GET ONE....UGH


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