Daleo Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I've had a cloudy water issue for the past week. At first, the tank got moderately cloudy for two days. I figured it was a bacterial bloom. A couple days later, even more cloudy. At this point, I couldn't even see my rockwork. Again, I figured it was part of the bloom. Now a week or more into cloudy water, it hasn't cleared. I did have a welsophyllia die in the tank the week before. Removed the skeleton before it polluted the whole tank. I started using Kent Pro-clear for marine a few days ago with no success. A 50% water change helped but still moderately cloudy. Tank has been running for 4 months Specs 75g display 29g sump Light biological load filter floss in the sump chaeto in the sump Nitrate:0 Nitrite:0 Ammonia:0 I'm not a beginner. Actually 4 years or so into the hobby, but I feel this is somewhat a beginner problem. Link to comment
Rymah Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 what corals do you have? possibly chemical warfare? maybe the Welso released something before it kicked the bucket and not the other softies are fighting back? try running some carbon. Link to comment
Daleo Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Haven't thought about those factors. Other corals: Xenia Frogspawn Kenya tree Gsp Toadstool Any other opinions? Link to comment
Rymah Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 run Carbon in your sump.. if it was warfare expect a lot of death..... Let us know!!! Link to comment
hannahs Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I think the toadstool leather can release some pretty harsh chemicals if something was getting too close to it. Link to comment
baldbean Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 What color is the cloudiness and does it get worst as the day progresses? Link to comment
Daleo Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 The color is white, and it stays pretty constant Link to comment
Lawnman Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Bacterial bloom can last for weeks. Waterchanges will not speed it up. Either sit back and wait it out or get a UV. Link to comment
Daleo Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Well, I'm pretty sure I know what part of the issue is. When I reached into the tank for the wellsophyllia, it was normal, today I went in to fix some rocks, and the tank temp spiked up to 85 degrees!!! Heater malfunction. Can't really tell because it is so cloudy, but I think I'm already having some die-off. Second time this has happened in the past 2 years... :/ ... or get a UV. Wish I would've known this earlier. Would've picked one up just to keep the other half from griping all week. Link to comment
Rymah Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 well that sucks, what kind of heater was it? im soo paranoid about this i change my heater every year.. even if its working like a champ or not... Link to comment
Nepenthe Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Well, I'm pretty sure I know what part of the issue is. When I reached into the tank for the wellsophyllia, it was normal, today I went in to fix some rocks, and the tank temp spiked up to 85 degrees!!! Heater malfunction. Can't really tell because it is so cloudy, but I think I'm already having some die-off. Second time this has happened in the past 2 years... :/ Wish I would've known this earlier. Would've picked one up just to keep the other half from griping all week. Looks like it's time to invest in a controller. Link to comment
Daleo Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Nothing I would love more than a controller, but I can't really afford it ATM. It was a tetra brand adjustable, which is funny because I've used their cheap preset ones for years with no problem. Link to comment
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