surjer
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Little background
Tank: Fluval EVO XII
Decorations: 2 fake plants
Fish: 5 Glo Tetras
Substrate: Black/Neon Rocks
Filter Media: 50 micron Filter Pad, Filter Floss, Stock Foam, Bio Balls, Carbon (In that order).
I have been battling this stuff for like a year and a half. The tank is established. I do 20% water changes every couple of weeks. The tank clears up a bit, but then gets cloudy again the next day or so. I know someone will no doubt say "bacteria bloom". But there is no way its been blooming this long. haha.
Recently I did figure out that my AI Prime's fan was pretty dusty and after cleaning it out real good, I did notice it wasn't getting as cloudy as quick.
Recently I found this miracle drug called Fluval's Quick Clear. I can dose the tank with that and then 3 hours later, CRYSTAL clear water. MAGIC! However, the instructions state to change the filter floss after it clears up. Which I have done. Each time I notice the filter floss has a pretty green tint to it. Not sure if that is the chemical reaction between the solution and whatever particles are suspended in the water column or what. I am SOOOOOoo confused. I really dont want to have to dose this tank to get it to stay clear. That stuff like like 15 bucks.
Anyways, here are a couple of pictures.
https://www.amazon.com/Fluval-Quick-Aquarium-Treatment-8-Ounce/dp/B01N3KJSGU/ref=sr_1_4?gclid=Cj0KCQjw852XBhC6ARIsAJsFPN3iKu49ZQXtgGRH6NpBCf1pjMHoL7k9Yq1_OSU255r0fodJfOndxxcaAvm6EALw_wcB&hvadid=182439664519&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9015859&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7825838992721470782&hvtargid=kwd-107374738843&hydadcr=16194_9894079&keywords=fluval+quick+clear&qid=1659386284&sr=8-4
This last picture is old (about a year ago). I have since removed a lot of substrate.
Tank: Fluval EVO XII
Decorations: 2 fake plants
Fish: 5 Glo Tetras
Substrate: Black/Neon Rocks
Filter Media: 50 micron Filter Pad, Filter Floss, Stock Foam, Bio Balls, Carbon (In that order).
I have been battling this stuff for like a year and a half. The tank is established. I do 20% water changes every couple of weeks. The tank clears up a bit, but then gets cloudy again the next day or so. I know someone will no doubt say "bacteria bloom". But there is no way its been blooming this long. haha.
Recently I did figure out that my AI Prime's fan was pretty dusty and after cleaning it out real good, I did notice it wasn't getting as cloudy as quick.
Recently I found this miracle drug called Fluval's Quick Clear. I can dose the tank with that and then 3 hours later, CRYSTAL clear water. MAGIC! However, the instructions state to change the filter floss after it clears up. Which I have done. Each time I notice the filter floss has a pretty green tint to it. Not sure if that is the chemical reaction between the solution and whatever particles are suspended in the water column or what. I am SOOOOOoo confused. I really dont want to have to dose this tank to get it to stay clear. That stuff like like 15 bucks.
Anyways, here are a couple of pictures.
https://www.amazon.com/Fluval-Quick-Aquarium-Treatment-8-Ounce/dp/B01N3KJSGU/ref=sr_1_4?gclid=Cj0KCQjw852XBhC6ARIsAJsFPN3iKu49ZQXtgGRH6NpBCf1pjMHoL7k9Yq1_OSU255r0fodJfOndxxcaAvm6EALw_wcB&hvadid=182439664519&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9015859&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7825838992721470782&hvtargid=kwd-107374738843&hydadcr=16194_9894079&keywords=fluval+quick+clear&qid=1659386284&sr=8-4
This last picture is old (about a year ago). I have since removed a lot of substrate.