please help asap

[schmilnik]

I adjusted my fluval 304 filter and it started shooting out all of this dirty looking water and my tank is really cloudy what should I do?? Please help asap. Thanks

 

[melosu58]

When you say adjusted what do you mean?

 

[schmilnik]

I just moved the hose.

 

[melosu58]

Evidently the hose was holding back something that when you adjusted the hose it allowed a greater flow with the dirty water in it. It could have been a rush of air bubbles also. Anyway a PWC will be necessary to dilute whatever it was.

 

[Ziggy953]

I agree...I would get on that PWC as soon as possible. Make sure the new SW is at temp and SG before you put it into your tank.

 

[schmilnik]

ok done just did about a 15% water change. Is that enough? thanks guys.

 

[Ziggy953]

15% of how many gallon tank? I would go ahead and be mixing more SW up for additional PWCs over the next few days. It wouldn't hurt to have extra SW on hand for a little while just to be safe. Make sure that you get the water up to the temp of the main tank before doing your PWC...It's also a good idea to allow it to mix with a PH for 24 hours before use. I know sometimes you have emergencies like this and have to do what you have to do. I would just try and get it to temp and SG at the very least.

 

[MT79]

I would recommend cleaning the filter very well, and doing regular maintenance on it and all your other pumps as well. The output of filters and PH's often decreases drastically w/ even small amounts of build-up inside. That could cause a wide range of issues. In addition to the PWC, running some GAC, at least temporarily, would also be a good idea.

 

[melosu58]

ok done just did about a 15% water change. Is that enough? thanks guys.

It is OK for today but you should maybe do one every other day for a couple times more. IMO frequent PWC`s is better than one big PWC. 15% was a good amount.