I have a 125 with african cichlids. I run a fluval 404 and 2 hob filters. I do weekly 30% water changes. I have good filtration and the water is healthy, but I want it more clear. What is the best filtration for the clearest water?
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I've had the same problem, well, I've had a worse problem, My water was very milky and really opaque I added 4 pouches of Lab Series Fluval Opti-Carb and in 2 days, it's crystal clear, I have a 1000ltr tank with one FX5 canister filter, besides the sponge all I have is Matrix Rock and the Opti-Carb I am very impressed with the way it cleaned it out I would recommend this product!!!!
In my next FX5, I am planning on running matrix rock again with Purigen manufactured by Seachem.
In my next FX5, I am planning on running matrix rock again with Purigen manufactured by Seachem.
A diatom filter will do it for you. Just make sure your tank isn't very dirty to start with, diatom filters clog easily.
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Try adding filter floss to your HOB's. I see that you are doing water changes but are you vacuming the gravel? Trying turning off your filters when doing your water changes. This keeps the water from stirring up as much,enabling all the debris to rest on top of the gravel while cleaning.
I would either do more water changes or add a aquaclear 500 filter.This filter is very powerful filter running 500 gallons per hour.Or add a aquaclear powerhead and add a quickfilter on the bottom of the powerhead.
I think you need more filter horsepower. This will reduce any suspended 'granular' particles that are clouding your water.
If you think your cloudiness is caused by a bacterial bloom, increase airation, lower the temp and cut back on food until it clears.
Keep your mechanical filters clean but dont upset your biofilters until the water clarity is where you like it.
Carbon works well to remove organic molecules disolved in your water. Things like dyes, some weak acids (tanins etc), and medications especially. This usually has a clarifying affect on the water that can be noticed within hours of adding it to a filter. I use it in all my tanks because I have hard buffered water with a pH of 8 and therefore am not worried about tanin removal.
If you prefer soft acid water, carbon may not be a benefit to you if you run it all the time.
If you think your cloudiness is caused by a bacterial bloom, increase airation, lower the temp and cut back on food until it clears.
Keep your mechanical filters clean but dont upset your biofilters until the water clarity is where you like it.
Carbon works well to remove organic molecules disolved in your water. Things like dyes, some weak acids (tanins etc), and medications especially. This usually has a clarifying affect on the water that can be noticed within hours of adding it to a filter. I use it in all my tanks because I have hard buffered water with a pH of 8 and therefore am not worried about tanin removal.
If you prefer soft acid water, carbon may not be a benefit to you if you run it all the time.