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Post by johnt501 on Sept 9, 2009 7:33:08 GMT -6
On my 55g I have 2 300 hob's filters and on my 125g I have a 2217 and a double hob, but it seems like even after the 50% water changes every week that the water could be clearer. It may not be the right terminology but I would like that "Buffed out", "sparkling clean" look to my water that i see in show tanks. How do you get that, and how much more work does it add to the normal maintenance?  |
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Post by davidtcb1 on Sept 10, 2009 14:40:09 GMT -6
How long have the tanks been up and running? Are the filters fully established? The longer the biological media has to age, the more crystal clear the water gets in my opinion. HOBs are generally great for that polished, "I can't tell there's even water in there" look.
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Post by allierw on Sept 10, 2009 15:00:16 GMT -6
You might want to consider what kind of media you are using, too. Lots of bioballs/large-type media? Try putting a thin piece of a micro-sponge on top of your regular sponges to trap finer particles (this will require cleaning the filter more often, though).
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Post by sirknight on Sept 10, 2009 19:09:57 GMT -6
Is your water cloudy out of the tap. If so you may need to start there before adding it to the tank. You can filter it into a holding tank Maybe pre-filter and carbon.
Are you adding additives to the water. It maybe precipitating in the water. Remember test before you add.
also is the cloudiness caused by dirt particles in the water, if so the blue and white filter pads will help.
Just a couple of ideas.
Joe
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