Cloudy water

jpontier212 · Jun 5, 2016

I have successfully set up my QT. I have a small Royal gramma in there but i'm having a problem with unclear water. Running 2 overflow pumps rated for 10 gallons and sponge filter that has been in my sump for over a month gathering bacteria. My overflow filters are running filter media but i have added extra carbon. What else can i do

twilliard · Jun 5, 2016

It may be bacterial
Perhaps a good water change

michellejy · Jun 5, 2016

How long ago did you set it up?

jpontier212 · Jun 5, 2016

twilliard said:
It may be bacterial
Perhaps a good water change

I just did 4 gallons let's see

jpontier212 · Jun 5, 2016

michellejy said:
How long ago did you set it up?

Literally 2 weeks ago. But the sponge media has been in my sump fir over a month. So i think it should be enough bacteria to help.

michellejy · Jun 5, 2016

jpontier212 said:
Literally 2 weeks ago. But the sponge media has been in my sump fir over a month. So i think it should be enough bacteria to help.

Yes, it should be. I just asked because if you just filled it, that could cause the cloudiness.

Doob · Jun 5, 2016

Are you using vitamin supplements with the fish food? Mine is cloudy from selcon.

mikester · Jun 5, 2016

It's seem more like a bacterial bloom and if so it's patience you must have.I have been doing saltwater for over 15 years and I developed a bloom about a month ago. Use some bacterial gen m not the MD

jpontier212 · Jun 5, 2016

Doob said:
Are you using vitamin supplements with the fish food? Mine is cloudy from selcon.

I have been using vitamarine-m.

Diesel · Jun 5, 2016

Everyday a 1 gallon WC and you'll be fine.

Diesel · Jun 5, 2016

michellejy said:
Yes, it should be. I just asked because if you just filled it, that could cause the cloudiness.

Of topic but those heels are not..........reef safe, lol.

michellejy · Jun 5, 2016

Diesel said:
Of topic but those heels are not..........reef save, lol.

LOL, they aren't always sidewalk safe either. It depends on how coordinated I am that day.

jpontier212 · Jun 6, 2016

Guys i have bigger problems. I get home today from work and i found the gramma laying on the bottom of the tank barely breathing. In desperation, I took her out and put her in an acclimating box that i had and put her in my display. She's still laying on her side but her breathing is getting steadier and she still hasn't eaten. What can i do besides sit and wait?

michellejy · Jun 6, 2016

jpontier212 said:
Guys i have bigger problems. I get home today from work and i found the gramma laying on the bottom of the tank barely breathing. In desperation, I took her out and put her in an acclimating box that i had and put her in my display. She's still laying on her side but her breathing is getting steadier and she still hasn't eaten. What can i do besides sit and wait?

Can you take a cellphone video of her and upload it in the disease forum? (Alternatively, you can upload it here and tag @Humblefish and @melypr1985 )

melypr1985 · Jun 6, 2016

So there were no meds in the QT with the gramma? Typically a bacterial bloom will suck oxygen out of the water causing issues for the fish. Adding more oxygen to the water with a power head pointed at the surface or extra air stone will help quite a bit, along with regular water changes until the bloom goes away. You can add a bacteria in a bottle product to help out as well. I would like to see a video or picture of him.

jpontier212 · Jun 6, 2016

melypr1985 said:
So there were no meds in the QT with the gramma? Typically a bacterial bloom will suck oxygen out of the water causing issues for the fish. Adding more oxygen to the water with a power head pointed at the surface or extra air stone will help quite a bit, along with regular water changes until the bloom goes away. You can add a bacteria in a bottle product to help out as well. I would like to see a video or picture of him.

My phone is acting crazy. It's the best i can do for right now

michellejy · Jun 6, 2016

Hopefully this link works. You may need to copy and paste.

https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?threads/251853/

melypr1985 · Jun 6, 2016

jpontier212 said:
My phone is acting crazy. It's the best i can do for right now

OK. You can try a methilyne blue dip or just wait it out and see if he recovers. If he does, then the white stringy poop is a concern that indicates intestinal worms/internal parasites. Treat with metroplex or general cure.

jpontier212 · Jun 6, 2016

jpontier212 said:
My phone is acting crazy. It's the best i can do for right now

jpontier212 · Jun 6, 2016

melypr1985 said:
OK. You can try a methilyne blue dip or just wait it out and see if he recovers. If he does, then the white stringy poop is a concern that indicates intestinal worms/internal parasites. Treat with metroplex or general cure.

She's gone. She went into a fit and stayed with her mouth wide open, gills stayed open. No more royal gramma for me[emoji31]