Bacteria bloom in quarantine tank

[CaptRob]

Sat I added a orange shoulder and a Scopas tang and began the Paraguard treatment. When I got home today my water seems a little hazy. They both seem to be acting ok except maybe breathing a little faster. Other than a water change should I do anything. I did turn my skimmer back on and they are both eating the nori I just put in.

 

[EmdeReef]

Water change, carbon will help clear up. What are you treating with Paragard?

 

[Dom]

Bacteria bloom eats up oxygen, which may explain the fast breathing. But labored breathing can be an indicator of other issues.

 

[CaptRob]

Water change, carbon will help clear up. What are you treating with Paragard?

Just preventative. 1 week paraguard then 2 weeks of copper and Prazipro.

 

[CaptRob]

Bacteria bloom eats up oxygen, which may explain the fast breathing. But labored breathing can be an indicator of other issues.

Did a 50% water change and added carbon. Hopefully it will be clear in the AM.

 

[Dom]

Did a 50% water change and added carbon. Hopefully it will be clear in the AM.

I see you run a protein skimmer, which helps to oxygenate the water. You may want to add in an air stone for extra O2 until it clears up.