Particles in water

[AngelFishGirl]

Right below my filter for the most part. Normal?

 

[AngelFishGirl]

This is the other side of the tank



Surface

 

[Sillyfishies]

Following. I have the same problem with both an aquaclear and an Aqueon filter

 

[AquaShark]

They look like micro air bubbles to me.

 

[AngelFishGirl]

They do, but they are literally particles. Some may be little bubbles, but a lot of them are tiny little particles and they've been there since I've ever set the tank up. Obviously I've cleaned the filter and done MANY water changes, but it's still happen. New filter cartridges maybe? Would that solve the problem?

 

[AquaShark]

If its air bubbles then raising the water level, so the filter does not make a waterfall, should help. If its tiny particles then adding filter floss to your filter should help.

 

[AngelFishGirl]

Yeah my water is filled to the tippy top lol. Barely ANY room for water flow.

Filter floss... Okay. Now what is that and where do I buy it and how much is it? Lol

 

[AquaShark]

I got the picture off google. Thats what it looks like. It should be at any pet store that carries fish stuff. Im not sure how expensive it is but I heard you can get quilting fiber or something at walmart for much cheaper. If you search filter floss into this forums search you should be able to find out more.

 

[AquaShark]

If you get the quilt batting from walmart be sure to research it. Theres certain things that arent aquarium safe. Im pretty sure it has to be 100% polyester, and cant be fire retardant. But dont take my word for it, im not completely sure.

 

[AngelFishGirl]

Okay, thank you so much. I think I can take the research from here and see how to put it on and stuff. thanks so much for all of your help!

 

[Mebbid]

+1 to the filter floss.

You might look into upgrading to a different type of filter pad if it isn't pulling in the particulates like those. I use the cut to size filter pads from pet smart and they work wonders.

 

[AngelFishGirl]

+1 to the filter floss.

You might look into upgrading to a different type of filter pad if it isn't pulling in the particulates like those. I use the cut to size filter pads from pet smart and they work wonders.

What do you mean you cut to size filter pads?

 

[Mebbid]

What do you mean you cut to size filter pads?

This is what I use. I found it at pet smart for about $8

 

[AngelFishGirl]

this is what i use. I found it at pet smart for about $8

oooooooh!!! Want want want!!!

 

[Platiesareawesome]

This is what I use. I found it at pet smart for about $8

I use an aqueon filter. I would like to use this media. The "cartridges" have carbon in them. Can I just use this? How do I keep all the BB in the filter cartridge when I replace it? Thanks!

 

[Platiesareawesome]

oooooooh!!! Want want want!!!

Me too! Want want want want want!!!!!!!

 

[Sillyfishies]

I have xD! I should probably put it in my new aquaclear