Water clarity

[89Sem]

I have a 120gallon tank 40g sump for about 3months water tests all look good I run a fleece roller, protein skimmer, and carbon in a media reactor but my water is always slightly foggy/cloudy I do have Fiji pink sand and I played around with flow rates with maybe slight to no change. Any advice would help

 

[JTP424]

What exactly are your parameters? And also what do you stock?

 

[89Sem]

I have an RODI filter for my water and use RedSea salt mix and mix it following the instructions and ensuring it’s fully desolved
2 clowns
2 tiger gobys
2 shrimp gobys
2 fire fish
1 long nose hawk
1 Blue jaw trigger
1 powder brown tang
1 fox face

 

[Rham1281]

I have a 120gallon tank 40g sump for about 3months water tests all look good I run a fleece roller, protein skimmer, and carbon in a media reactor but my water is always slightly foggy/cloudy I do have Fiji pink sand and I played around with flow rates with maybe slight to no change. Any advice would help

Do you have any carbon or floss in your sump?

 

[bushdoc]

It looks like bacterial bloom to me.In my opinion you have too many fish, to little rock in too little time.
Your tank is not mature yet, your rock cannot keep up with bioload.
I have almost identical size tank, which is 8 months old and about half of your fish.
I would concentrate on good skimming, less feeding, no more fish, aerating water and possibly installing UV filter. Activated carbon is also recommended. If your nutrients are high, I would do water changes, but mind that heterotrophic bacteria are multiplying very fast and you will not be able address water clarity solely with that.

 

[FlowGod]

It looks like bacterial bloom to me.In my opinion you have too many fish, to little rock in too little time.
Your tank is not mature yet, your rock cannot keep up with bioload.
I have almost identical size tank, which is 8 months old and about half of your fish.
I would concentrate on good skimming, less feeding, no more fish, aerating water and possibly installing UV filter. Activated carbon is also recommended. If your nutrients are high, I would do water changes, but mind that heterotrophic bacteria are multiplying very fast and you will not be able address water clarity solely with that.

Agree with Bushdoc. Most definitely try to get that water aerated, the bacteria bloom can suffocate your fish

 

[nothing_fancy]

I agree with what was said above, you could try a flocculant though along with the aforementioned suggestions. I use KZ Snow after I do my maintenance and it really does clear things up that get stirred around the tank

 

[gbroadbridge]

I have an RODI filter for my water and use RedSea salt mix and mix it following the instructions and ensuring it’s fully desolved
2 clowns
2 tiger gobys
2 shrimp gobys
2 fire fish
1 long nose hawk
1 Blue jaw trigger
1 powder brown tang
1 fox face

Too much, too soon.

Slow down and let the tank settle.

 

[MichaelReefer]

Yeah, probably a bacterial bloom...you always want to add fish little by little so that your bacteria have time to keep up.

 

[newreef1]

I have a 120gallon tank 40g sump for about 3months water tests all look good I run a fleece roller, protein skimmer, and carbon in a media reactor but my water is always slightly foggy/cloudy I do have Fiji pink sand and I played around with flow rates with maybe slight to no change. Any advice would help

What’s kind of mechanical filtration or filter socks do you use? I had the same problem, my water was clear but there was always a slight yellow/cloudy tint to the water. I changed out my filter socks for different ones and also added chemipure. Yes I also used carbon and purigen but now I know why everyone loves chemipure, you’ll get crystal blue water!

 

[bakbay]

I agree with what was said above, you could try a flocculant though along with the aforementioned suggestions. I use KZ Snow after I do my maintenance and it really does clear things up that get stirred around the tank

btw: I suspect you're familiar with a cheaper, DIY solution to KZ Snow?

Extreme Water Clarity and Cyano Eradication, Made Easy!

Edit 10/092023: Note that I have tweaked the formula a bit. You can find an updated video here: Coral Snow Link: Coral Snow Hello all! I have been reefing now for about 25 years, and over those many years I have picked up many tips, tricks, and best habits/practices. From a hobbyist and...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[89Sem]

Gotcha thanks! I was patient cycling the tank and added everything slowly in intervals but I will admit that I did get carried away seeing them all at the LFS I got eager. I appreciate all y’all input

 

[nothing_fancy]

btw: I suspect you're familiar with a cheaper, DIY solution to KZ Snow?

Extreme Water Clarity and Cyano Eradication, Made Easy!

Edit 10/092023: Note that I have tweaked the formula a bit. You can find an updated video here: Coral Snow Link: Coral Snow Hello all! I have been reefing now for about 25 years, and over those many years I have picked up many tips, tricks, and best habits/practices. From a hobbyist and...

www.reef2reef.com

Ya, thank you, I have read that article, its a good one.

 

[get-salty]

I have a 120gallon tank 40g sump for about 3months water tests all look good I run a fleece roller, protein skimmer, and carbon in a media reactor but my water is always slightly foggy/cloudy I do have Fiji pink sand and I played around with flow rates with maybe slight to no change. Any advice would help

i dont think you have too many fish, its a big tank ! my money is on your water. test your local water.

 

[Bladezz]

I'm also dealing with the same issue on the same sized tank. 2 fish, shrimp and snails.

Weekly 30 gallon water changes with RODI water
An Octo 250-sss skimmer producing skimmate
BRS Carbon
5 micron filter socks

Cloudy water. UGH!

 

[Aspect]

I'm also dealing with the same issue on the same sized tank. 2 fish, shrimp and snails.

Weekly 30 gallon water changes with RODI water
An Octo 250-sss skimmer producing skimmate
BRS Carbon
5 micron filter socks

Cloudy water. UGH!

How often do you change the socks and how old is the tank?

 

[Sleeping Giant]

Gotcha thanks! I was patient cycling the tank and added everything slowly in intervals but I will admit that I did get carried away seeing them all at the LFS I got eager. I appreciate all y’all input

so, everything cleared up? no update