Help my water!
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namas05
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Clarify really dirty.
Do you mean it looks really dirty or your tests are coming out high?
You can do a partial water change while it is cycling, but I wouldn't do more than say 10%.
How long has the tank been up? How big is it? How much rock is in it? Is there anything else in it?
Do you mean it looks really dirty or your tests are coming out high?
You can do a partial water change while it is cycling, but I wouldn't do more than say 10%.
How long has the tank been up? How big is it? How much rock is in it? Is there anything else in it?
lexluethar
Active Member
What are you using for mechanical filtration. A skimmer or HOB filter / sump would definately take care of that. YOu need some type of mechanical filtration to take those solids out of the tank. Filter floss or a skimmer will not prolonge the cycle process either.
srfisher17
Active Member
Originally Posted by Joshr
http:///forum/post/2614315
I have a sponge filter some bioballs and these white things in a net
The white things are probably some type pf porous bio-filter media. It sounds like your filter system doesn't skim the surface where the gunk is building up. Why not just take a clean net and scoop it out? If its all on the surface, it should be easy; if its all over your tank, the sponge filter isn't in place and working properly. More surface agitation may help too, and will also benefit gas exchange-- an accumulation on the surface, IMO, means water circulation needs improving.
http:///forum/post/2614315
I have a sponge filter some bioballs and these white things in a net
The white things are probably some type pf porous bio-filter media. It sounds like your filter system doesn't skim the surface where the gunk is building up. Why not just take a clean net and scoop it out? If its all on the surface, it should be easy; if its all over your tank, the sponge filter isn't in place and working properly. More surface agitation may help too, and will also benefit gas exchange-- an accumulation on the surface, IMO, means water circulation needs improving.
1journeyman
Active Member
Do water changes as needed.
Water changes during a cycle will have no ill effect.
Water changes during a cycle will have no ill effect.
srfisher17
Active Member
Originally Posted by 1journeyman
http:///forum/post/2614372
Do water changes as needed.
Water changes during a cycle will have no ill effect.
Another urban myth exposed; the bacteria we're farming does not live in the water column.
http:///forum/post/2614372
Do water changes as needed.
Water changes during a cycle will have no ill effect.
Another urban myth exposed; the bacteria we're farming does not live in the water column.