Cloudiness, Bacteria Bloom?

[28gjbj]

My tank is a little cloudy and I don’t know why, the tank is about 1 month old, and I used the quick start formulas, everything is fine it is just a little cloudy.

 

[Peace River]

My tank is a little cloudy and I don’t know why, the tank is about 1 month old, and I used the quick start formulas, everything is fine it is just a little cloudy.

There are several reasons for cloudiness including bacteria blooms, fine sand being stirred up into the water column, micro bubbles from the skimmer, and more. There are ways to clarify the water (UV, activated carbon, chemi pure blue, etc.), but it is more important to find out why it is happening and deal with the cause. If you keep up with your water changes and your regular water testing then that is a good place to start and should let you know if there is a bigger issue.

 

[28gjbj]

If have aragonite sand, no protein skimmer, I am not really sure what it is but, But I made a water polisher, and have carbon

 

[Peace River]

If have aragonite sand, no protein skimmer, I am not really sure what it is but, But I made a water polisher, and have carbon

The water polisher will help with any sand or small particulates in the water, the carbon will help with a bacteria bloom, and with no skimmer there is probably not a micro bubble issue. Keep up with regular water changes and water testing and let us know how it goes - good luck!

 

[28gjbj]

The water polisher will help with any sand or small particulates in the water, the carbon will help with a bacteria bloom, and with no skimmer there is probably not a micro bubble issue. Keep up with regular water changes and water testing and let us know how it goes - good luck!

I will, thanks for the help

 

[28gjbj]

The water polisher will help with any sand or small particulates in the water, the carbon will help with a bacteria bloom, and with no skimmer there is probably not a micro bubble issue. Keep up with regular water changes and water testing and let us know how it goes - good luck!

It turns out that when I turn down the blues the water is more green, so I think it is an algae bloom, would it pay to get a uv sterilizer?

 

[Katrina71]

I would start simple and do a water change first.

 

[Eve]

My tank is a little cloudy and I don’t know why, the tank is about 1 month old, and I used the quick start formulas, everything is fine it is just a little cloudy.

So pretty!!

 

[Peace River]

It turns out that when I turn down the blues the water is more green, so I think it is an algae bloom, would it pay to get a uv sterilizer?

I personally would try activated carbon and Chemi Pure Blue first (put them in high flow area) before you turn to a UV. Any of these solutions will help to clarify the water but none of them will fix the issue of why there is a bacteria or algae bloom in the first place. Regular water changes, water testing, making sure that there aren't dead spots where waste is collecting, feeding an appropriate amount, and other good aquarium practices also need to be part of the process. Good luck!

 

[28gjbj]

I personally would try activated carbon and Chemi Pure Blue first (put them in high flow area) before you turn to a UV. Any of these solutions will help to clarify the water but none of them will fix the issue of why there is a bacteria or algae bloom in the first place. Regular water changes, water testing, making sure that there aren't dead spots where waste is collecting, feeding an appropriate amount, and other good aquarium practices also need to be part of the process. Good luck!

Thanks again for the info, now that I think of it the tank already is get light for other fixtures, like lamps and so forth, I’m going to try to cut down on lighting a little bit and do a water change, then I’ll just see what happens