Cloudlyness

[Topsella20]

So.
I do water change tank looks chrystal clear for 5 days then gets cloudy and blurry
I do t ubderstand ...do i need to get a 2nd filter!?i have 72 gallon tank w a big. Rena fikter canister but gets dirty and cloggs easily from the sand in tank i think...should i get a 2nd filter?there is allway alot if wastes from fish expecially after feeding ..but nitrates n ammonia levela are ok
Please help
Thanks

 

[Nathanpopp]

You could possibly try adding a bag of activated carbon to the chemical portion of your filter. Filter floss has also been known to help keep water clear.

 

[cmbtengnr43]

You could pick up an aquarium clear 110 or 70 hob filter to help polish the water and catch fine debri

 

[Convict2161]

Rena's from what I understand are good canisters are you heavily stocked? Over feeding?

I run 2 AC110's on my 75 gallon and water is crystal clear.

Weekly water changes. I add poly fill/filter floss/polishing pads I'm one AC110 to pick up the very fine particles and debris.

You can try adding a HOB they will help. You can never have too much filtration especially on a cichlid tank.

A power head works wonders as well. It helps debris from settling on the substrate.

Which Rena canister are you using btw? What's your media choices that your using?

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Mine does the same thing I had to start doing small water changes every couple days to keep it clear and looking nice. I don't think a filter is going to help any.

 

[Convict2161]

Mine does the same thing I had to start doing small water changes every couple days to keep it clear and looking nice. I don't think a filter is going to help any.

^^^^ listen to Andy