Water Clarifiers

[steelhealr]

Hi....and thanks in advance. Any comments on water clarifiers? I have a 46 gallon FW tank that is now cycled and I have the 'white cloudy tank' syndrome. I am being diligent about not overfeeding. The tank is filtered by an AquaClear 70, 300 gallons per minute. I don't think the tank is overcrowded. The fish are fed twice a day...should I cut back on feeding? Or just 'be patient'? pH is 7.0, nitrite 0 Ammonia 0. My feelings are to stay away from any added chemicals unless absolutely necessary. Thanks. Frank

 

[Tempestuousfury]

to the forum. Introduce yourself in the newbie section.

I would say patience and your weekly water changes will handle it.

 

[BobK]

Yeah, I agree. What is the condition of your filter media? Could it be clogged? Do you rinse it in aquarium water when doing water changes?

 

[steelhealr]

Hi..thanks..the filter is new. The AquaClear has three replaceable 'cartridges'..sponge is new, charcoal is less than a month and the zeolite is good for 2 more months. I am careful to wash with aquarium water (not tap). Impeller is working fine. My friend has offered me his Eheim 2213...do you think a canister filter would make a difference? Frank

 

[Tempestuousfury]

Canisters are more powerful, so it would pick up suspended debree better.

However, if your current filte ris working well, don't worry about it.