Cloudy FOWLR Question

[1UCKY]

My set-up has been running for a few years now (300g). Over the last few weeks I have been noticing my water being a bit cloudy. I have not added anything to the tank (including new fish); I have done multiple water changes and nothing. I don't overfeed my fish and eels. All my levels in the tank are on par. I only test for PH, Nitrite, Nitrate, and Ammonia. I also use only RO water for top-offs and water changes. Anyone on here run into this issue before? Thanks.

 

[marrone]

It's possible that you're going through some type of bacteria or algae bloom in the tank. What do you feed? When I use to fed a lot of nori sheet that water would look a little cloudy from them over time. I would try running a filter sock and see if that help clear it up.

 

[1UCKY]

It's possible that you're going through some type of bacteria or algae bloom in the tank. What do you feed? When I use to fed a lot of nori sheet that water would look a little cloudy from them over time. I would try running a filter sock and see if that help clear it up.

That's what I have been reading online that it might be a bacteria bloom. I feed them pellets twice a day. I also throw in half of a Nori sheet like 3 times a week. The eels get fed once a week. I will give the filter sock idea a try. Thanks.

 

[marrone]

Also, run some carbon and cut back on the lights, that make help too. The good thing is if it's a bacteria or algae bloom it doesn't usually have any impact on the fish, they don't even notice the difference.

 

[1UCKY]

I have been running carbon for a while now and change it out occasionally. The lights are on 7hrs a day. The fish don't seem to mind like you mentioned. They are very healthy and eat anything I throw in the tank.

 

[marrone]

I would shut the lights off for a day or two and then do a water change when they come back on. That may help kill whatever is floating around in the water column.

 

[duromega]

Are you running a UV STERILIZER ? If no you should get one ASAP

 

[mrdobie]

I have a simple question. did you just open a new salt mix or is it at the end of the bucket. remember always look at basics first.

 

[1UCKY]

I would shut the lights off for a day or two and then do a water change when they come back on. That may help kill whatever is floating around in the water column.

Will try this. Thanks!

 

[1UCKY]

Are you running a UV STERILIZER ? If no you should get one ASAP

Tank has been on a UV since day one. I recently replaced the bulb as well. Thanks.

 

[1UCKY]

I have a simple question. did you just open a new salt mix or is it at the end of the bucket. remember always look at basics first.

All this happened before I opened a brand new box of salt. I rarely do water changes on this set-up. Thanks.

 

[oh207]

It could be bacterial bloom as previously mentioned.
I know you mentioned its a FOWLR, but if you have any turbo snails in there, then they release a white milky substance when they spawn. So if you have them, that could be one possibility.

 

[1UCKY]

It could be bacterial bloom as previously mentioned.
I know you mentioned its a FOWLR, but if you have any turbo snails in there, then they release a white milky substance when they spawn. So if you have them, that could be one possibility.

I don't have any Turbo Snails...

 

[theMeat]

any caulerpa in sump?

 

[1UCKY]

any caulerpa in sump?

I had Cheato and threw it all out once I read that they can be the cause of it. The tank did clear up a bit after I did that but not by much.

 

[theMeat]

Cheato can't do that because it doesn't go sexual, as far as i know. Would go throu the pumps and stuff to make sure everything is good. Maybe check light timers, or any new sunlight from a tree removal or something. Would also suspect the uv, since you said you recently changed the bulb.
Good luck, let us know
Nother thing is copepods need replacing. If no new ones are put in, after a year or so they stop breeding because of inbreeding. Probably not the cause, just some fyi.

 

[oh207]

Any carbon dosing with vodka, vinegar, etc?

 

[1UCKY]

Any carbon dosing with vodka, vinegar, etc?

Just running Carbon for now...