Cloudy tank

[JFleur]

My tank has been running for about 6-7 weeks now and up till yesterday its been pretty clear, but now for some reason its cloudy. I changed the filter about 2 days ago. Its hard to see in the picture but its definitely cloudy... and suggestions?

 

[Peace River]

My tank has been running for about 6-7 weeks now and up till yesterday its been pretty clear, but now for some reason its cloudy. I changed the filter about 2 days ago. Its hard to see in the picture but its definitely cloudy... and suggestions?

Three common reasons for cloudy tanks are sand that has been stirred up, micro bubbles from a skimmer, or a bacteria bloom. Do you have a skimmer and did you clean it when you replaced the filter a couple of days ago? Did you stir up the sand when you changed the filter or possibly redirected a powerhead? Bacteria blooms are not unusual at this point with new tanks.

 

[JFleur]

Three common reasons for cloudy tanks are sand that has been stirred up, micro bubbles from a skimmer, or a bacteria bloom. Do you have a skimmer and did you clean it when you replaced the filter a couple of days ago? Did you stir up the sand when you changed the filter or possibly redirected a powerhead? Bacteria blooms are not unusual at this point with new tanks.

I haven't really sturred the sand up except to move a acan plug, i did adjust the return pump outlet and i dont have a powerhead... as for a skimmer, its still in the box because im not sure how to install it atm.

 

[flsalty]

My money is on bacterial bloom. How was the tank cycled? What kind of filtration do you have?

 

[JFleur]

My money is on bacterial bloom. How was the tank cycled? What kind of filtration do you have?

Im still very very new at this so im not sure what you mean by how was it cycled but i do have the biocube 32 with the stock carbon filter, right below that in the next chamber i have a chemi pure bag and then below that i have filter fiber. Im running the coral box 320gph pump

 

[vetteguy53081]

Bactria likely. Run carbon if youre not already and clean filters especially socks.
If you can access it locally, Vibrant liquid works excellent.

 

[JFleur]

Bactria likely. Run carbon if youre not already and clean filters especially socks.
If you can access it locally, Vibrant liquid works excellent.

What are socks? Im sorry for asking dumb questions.

 

[Peace River]

Here are a couple of R2R articles to help you along the way:

The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up a Saltwater Reef Aquarium

Cycling an Aquarium

 

[vetteguy53081]

What are socks? Im sorry for asking dumb questions.

Some sump incorporate them and the water run into socks (felt pad) that entrap minute particles for added clarity

 

[JFleur]

Some sump incorporate them and the water run into socks (felt pad) that entrap minute particles for added clarity

Ok ive seen these... where would i put one in a biocube set up?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Ok ive seen these... where would i put one in a biocube set up?

You can use this type at the overflow and implement it

 

[JFleur]

Awesome ty

 

[flsalty]

Im still very very new at this so im not sure what you mean by how was it cycled but i do have the biocube 32 with the stock carbon filter, right below that in the next chamber i have a chemi pure bag and then below that i have filter fiber. Im running the coral box 320gph pump

I think you got a little ahead of yourself. Read the two articles that were posted. You have a lot of livestock but you haven't established good biological filtration.

The reason for the bacteria bloom is most likely your carbon started acting as the bio filter. When you changed that out you wiped out that bacteria. Now it's acting like an uncycled tank with a bunch of newly added livestock.

You also need to add a powerhead or two to get that water moving around those rocks so they can be more effective as the biological filtration.

 

[lapin]

I agree with the above post. I would not go crazy buying a bunch of stuff. Just a small power head. I like these

Jebao WP-10 Review

I picked up a Jebao WP10 on Amazon prime for like 56 bucks and some change. The price was so good it was time to give one of these inexpensive Wave Maker powerheads a try! My overall impression is that it brings a lot to the table for the price. Here's what comes in the box: And a free random pho...

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Change out the filter floss everyday. Change out your carbon every few days.