Why so much floating in my tank?

[Sidman24]

I noticed today there are a lot of "particles" floating around in my tank. Why is that? It's a 75 gallon with aquaclear 110 filter. Could it be from my fish stirring up the sand? Usually it only looks like this after a water change. From far away it's not so bad.. ( see pictures )

 

[bshenanagins]

That's detritus, the best way to get rid of it is WC's and polyfill. The poly traps the smallest of particles and keeps your water very clear works great. You can get it at any fish store or just get the pillow filling from a craft store. Make sure there are no fire retardents in it or any other chemical though.

 

[Rivercats]

Adding a second filter would be a good idea on a tank that size.

 

[Sidman24]

Thanks! I added some poly and it's clearing up a bit

 

[Sidman24]

Adding a second filter would be a good idea on a tank that size.

Yeah I thought about it Janis! Looking at prices and reviews I'm thinking about adding an aqueon 55/75 in the future

 

[bshenanagins]

Yeah I thought about it Janis! Looking at prices and reviews I'm thinking about adding an aqueon 55/75 in the future

I'd just snag another AC110

 

[Sidman24]

I'd just snag another AC110

Not for around $70 I won't! Haha

 

[Grish]

If you have room in your tank you could run an internal filter. I use a cascade 600 and it is only about 30$ on Amazon. I use the 600 in 3 tanks as secondary filters and am very pleased with it.

 

[bshenanagins]

Not for around $70 I won't! Haha

Go on amazon it's about $70

 

[Sidman24]

If you have room in your tank you could run an internal filter. I use a cascade 600 and it is only about 30$ on Amazon. I use the 600 in 3 tanks as secondary filters and am very pleased with it.

Never used an internal filter before. And I don't think I would have much room for it anyways... Do you prefer them?

 

[Grish]

Never used an internal filter before. And I don't think I would have much room for it anyways... Do you prefer them?

I love them! I use laminated glass on the top of my big tank so it is not feasible to put a HOB on my aquarium. All I have to do is run the cord through the access holes that I already have in the glass and we are good to go. The only thing is that they do take up room inside the tank.