Thread: Cloudy water
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Old 15-07-2003, 05:26 AM
FBCS
 
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Default Cloudy water

Thanks Sam

I did a google search after your comments and have learned abit about
bacteria bloom. I have read from dangerous to let it run it's course. As
stated in a previous response I did not think about just changing to a
larger biofilter 4 weeks ago. Maybe it hasn't seasoned yet. Do you think it
would be beneficial to use the products biofilter booster or seed?
Joann
"Sam Hopkins" wrote in message
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Milky white cloudy is over abundancy of bacteria in the water, commonly
called a bacteria bloom. Most aquarium people see it when they change

their
water and add back missing trace minerals. It's bad because the bacteria
will consume large amounts of O2 however most people just wait it out.

Once
the trace elements are gone the bacteria will die. You could also clear it
up with a UV filter.

Sam

"FBCS" wrote in message
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My water is cloudy (grayish) could this be from salt in the water? Test

says
I am idea or safe in all areas. What should I do?