I need to know if you can do more than 1 water change per day..when trying to get water cleared up? I've been doing about 30% tp 30/g each day and it is still cloudy, can I do more than 1 each day?
how many water changes/day?
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If you have been doing one per day, assuming proper treatment for Chlorine/chloramines, and similar temperatures there is really no limit to how many water changes per day.
The bigger question is what are you trying to clear up in the tank?
Green water? Bacteria bloom? organic debris?
Dave
The bigger question is what are you trying to clear up in the tank?
Green water? Bacteria bloom? organic debris?
Dave
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I`d be more interested in your filtration than water changes.What filter(s) are you using?
I`d be more interested in your filtration than water changes.What filter(s) are you using?
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Ok here are the answers for the questions ya'll asked:
NitrItes: .26 -.50
NitrAtes: 0-5.0
(I do those tests with liquid test kit)
Hardness: 150
KH: 40-80(colors are too close somewhere between)
pH: 6.8
(these I still use my test strips for so may not be as accurate)
Ammonia: ? (I just ordered a liquid test kit from Big Al's Fri. so should be here soon).
I do use Tetra Aqua "Aqua Safe" for chloine/chloramine. I ordered another brand though from Big Als.
I am trying to clear up EXTREAMLY cloudy water. It's not green though just cloudy.
I have had the tank for about 5 months now, yes it has cycled but I am wondering if it is going through another cycle for some reason. This all started after I rearranged my plants and added 2 new ones?
Filter used: Whisper 20-40 It is external, has a white filter with carbon in it, then a black "scrubbie like" thing in front of that where the water goes back into my tank, the control valve for the water flow is set to highest setting. (Hope that is what you needed to know about it).
I think I got them all, please let me know if you need anything else answered.
Ok here are the answers for the questions ya'll asked:
NitrItes: .26 -.50
NitrAtes: 0-5.0
(I do those tests with liquid test kit)
Hardness: 150
KH: 40-80(colors are too close somewhere between)
pH: 6.8
(these I still use my test strips for so may not be as accurate)
Ammonia: ? (I just ordered a liquid test kit from Big Al's Fri. so should be here soon).
I do use Tetra Aqua "Aqua Safe" for chloine/chloramine. I ordered another brand though from Big Als.
I am trying to clear up EXTREAMLY cloudy water. It's not green though just cloudy.
I have had the tank for about 5 months now, yes it has cycled but I am wondering if it is going through another cycle for some reason. This all started after I rearranged my plants and added 2 new ones?
Filter used: Whisper 20-40 It is external, has a white filter with carbon in it, then a black "scrubbie like" thing in front of that where the water goes back into my tank, the control valve for the water flow is set to highest setting. (Hope that is what you needed to know about it).
I think I got them all, please let me know if you need anything else answered.
my guess..
is that you might need better filtration.Tell me the size of the tank and I can make suggestions?
is that you might need better filtration.Tell me the size of the tank and I can make suggestions?
okay
I have a 30G tank and here is my filtration.I use a Penguin 330 HOB (hang on the back) filter and I also use a canister, a Fluval 204.I think using filter floss in a canister would make your water crystal clear.
I have a 30G tank and here is my filtration.I use a Penguin 330 HOB (hang on the back) filter and I also use a canister, a Fluval 204.I think using filter floss in a canister would make your water crystal clear.
What is filter floss? I guess mine is a HOB then, I really know nothing about filters so forgive me... but what is a canister?
Thanks,
Gin
Thanks,
Gin