Frag tank cloudiness??

[Afrashz]

Hey guys, I set up my frag system about a month ago but have been wicked busy since they and have yet to start a cycle or get any corals in there. I noticed over the past two weeks or so the water started becoming a little cloudy. Why would this be, and how do I get rid of this. Also should I start my cycle with the water like this? There is a sump (no skimmer). Across the room, a few feet away is a basement window. Would this be causing my problem? No tank lights have been on yet. Attatched is a picture....

 

[Flippers4pups]

Hey guys, I set up my frag system about a month ago but have been wicked busy since they and have yet to start a cycle or get any corals in there. I noticed over the past two weeks or so the water started becoming a little cloudy. Why would this be, and how do I get rid of this. Also should I start my cycle with the water like this? There is a sump (no skimmer). Across the room, a few feet away is a basement window. Would this be causing my problem? No tank lights have been on yet. Attatched is a picture....

White - bacterial.

 

[Afrashz]

White - bacterial.

Beneficial or detrimental? What do you suggest my next steps be

 

[Flippers4pups]

Beneficial or detrimental? What do you suggest my next steps be

Was the water freshly made saltwater when your filled it or taken from another tank?

 

[Afrashz]

Was the water freshly made saltwater when your filled it or taken from another tank?

Fresh, I rinsed my new sponge filter in water from my dt though

 

[Afrashz]

Bump....sorry guys hate to do that just not sure if I should go ahead with my fish less cycle or go another route...any advice is appreciated

 

[Flippers4pups]

Bump....sorry guys hate to do that just not sure if I should go ahead with my fish less cycle or go another route...any advice is appreciated

Is it still cloudy? If the water is within specs for salinity and temp, go cycle!

 

[Afrashz]

Is it still cloudy? If the water is within specs for salinity and temp, go cycle!

Okay, it is certainly in specs for those 2 parameters. The whole cloudiness thing is just throwing me off

 

[Dr. Bluethumb]

I had this issue woth one of my tanks. didnt seem to bother any of the fish at all and in time ended up going away without me making any changes. I didnt put coral in though while it was cloudy so not sure what affect itd have on coral. Good Luck!