Can not get my water clear

[rpc07]

No matter what i do i can not get my water crystal clear it has a white milky tint to it almost like it does when the tank first cycles and has a bacteria bloom.I see all these pics of people tanks and the water is so clear you cant even tall theres water in the tank thats what i want, Here is some info

55g
15g sump/fuge
70lbs live rock
amm 0
nitrite 0
nitrate 0
cal 440
phosphate undetectable

Tank has been running about 3 months, The water was clear a few weeks ago but the quickly developed this tint again all the fish and corals are acting normal i even removed the filter sock from the sump in hope that would clear it up i change them out every 3-4 days.

 

[johnsonlee42]

Did you try a micron sock?

 

[CHEMCHEF]

Floss seems to work best for me. Or a Diatom Filter will make your water dissapear.
Are you running Carbon?

 

[duke62]

are u usinf chaeto or caulpera in your fuge

 

[olivier]

if you want instant clear, borrow a ozonier and run it for like 2 hours (250mg) and it will crystal clear

 

[fcamargo6thave]

same thing happenned to me wait 4 more weeks i bet you it will clear

 

[rpc07]

Did you try a micron sock?

Yes

Floss seems to work best for me. Or a Diatom Filter will make your water dissapear.
Are you running Carbon?

No

are u usinf chaeto or caulpera in your fuge

Cheato

if you want instant clear, borrow a ozonier and run it for like 2 hours (250mg) and it will crystal clear

not to sure what this is or where to borrow one from

same thing happenned to me wait 4 more weeks i bet you it will clear

Deff hoping it doesnt take that long

 

[duke62]

just make sure u have no caulpera in there.they go sexual and clouds the water

 

[rpc07]

just make sure u have no caulpera in there.they go sexual and clouds the water

there are some small bits of caulpera in there i didnt think it was a big deal...looks like im going to be weeding that out right now

 

[CHEMCHEF]

Try Running carbon in a reactor. Combined with good Mechical media. you should b fine in a few days. But fcamargo6thave is right also. It took about 4 months for any of my tanks to be Really Crystal Clear
Remember there is alot going on in there. You really have not had that much time to build up "good" bacteria levels.
But if you can get your hands on a diatom filter. your tank water will be invisible in 1-2 hours =)

 

[beerfish]

just make sure u have no caulpera in there.they go sexual and clouds the water

Caulerpa has a bad reputation for this, but I feel it's greatly exaggerated. I have personally had plenty of it in various tanks, and it's excellent at nutrient export. With proper pruning techniques it will rarely (if ever) "go sexual".

 

[rpc07]

where can i get my hands on a diatom filter?

 

[duke62]

its not exaggerated.happened to me.

 

[beerfish]

Did you use proper pruning techniques? It does require a bit more maintenance to keep it, but I never had issues with it, and know a lot of people who have kept it with no issues.

 

[ocholoco]

hey

What kind of skimmer you have???

 

[nycpassat]

try running a bag a Kent Reef Carbon or the equivalent for a bit and see where it goes.

 

[basiab]

Tanks go through various types of cycles not just the bacteria one. Sounds like you are doing things right. Now just have some patience and watch your system mature.

 

[Dre]

Be patient and leave the tank alone.It will clear up in time you may do more harm than good if you don't understand the quick fix advice that are given to you.If the water clear up too quickly your coral can bleach out.

 

[Dre]

Do you have pics?

 

[greenycrew]

Could it be calcium carbonate precipitation... Do you test magnesium of alk?