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    Random water cloudiness - suggestions?

    The 56 Gallon I have been cycling randomly became cloudy and has not cleared up. I checked the water conditions and everything is within the desired range. The tank has an Eheim 2227 W/D for filtration since I set it up 4 weeks ago. The only differences are that I evicted the Goldies I was using to cycle it on Wednesday and performed a 20% water change. I did treat for ick and added API Stress coat. Aside from the eviction I have done everything the same since setup without issue before. The water has become cloudy after water changes before but never has it stayed that way for days. Open and welcome to any ideas. The only difference I can finger is the absence of fish and I don't think that is the issue.
    Thanks in advance
    Last edited by geoff_tropheus; 09-08-2009, 09:34 PM. Reason: Search Hits
    120g - Tropheus Moorii Kambwimba
    180g - Petrochromis Macrognathus Dine/Tropheus Moorii Namansi I

    "Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains"....Winston Churchill

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    bacteria bloom
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    • #3
      That is what I was leaning towards but I was looking for more experienced opinions. Given that the water parameters appear to be in order would it be safe to start introducing new fish?
      120g - Tropheus Moorii Kambwimba
      180g - Petrochromis Macrognathus Dine/Tropheus Moorii Namansi I

      "Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains"....Winston Churchill

      "We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence upon those who would do us harm"....Winston Churchill

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      • #4
        +1 normal, nothing wrong, give it time...... slowly introduce new fish , like 1 or 2 then wait a week and add 1 or 2 more and so on.
        25g - Reef
        3.5g - Surge Tank
        10g - Ichthyophthirius multifilis breeding colony

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Gene D View Post
          That is what I was leaning towards but I was looking for more experienced opinions. Given that the water parameters appear to be in order would it be safe to start introducing new fish?
          ouch buddy, post counts are not directly related to knowledge or experience..thank you
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          • #6
            Originally posted by mark razmandi View Post
            ouch buddy, post counts are not directly related to knowledge or experience..thank you
            Sorry about that what I should have said was looking for more experienced opinions than MINE. Thanks for the input and apologies for the percieved flame.
            120g - Tropheus Moorii Kambwimba
            180g - Petrochromis Macrognathus Dine/Tropheus Moorii Namansi I

            "Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains"....Winston Churchill

            "We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence upon those who would do us harm"....Winston Churchill

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            • #7
              i think he was saying people on here are more experienced and he needed confirmation . not that your inexperienced.

              EDIT: he gots it :)
              25g - Reef
              3.5g - Surge Tank
              10g - Ichthyophthirius multifilis breeding colony

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              • #8
                my bad lol im just a big baby! now i feel dumb :icon_hang:
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                • #9
                  In addition, you should add another filter for mechanical filtration if you can...that Eheim 2227 wet/dry is meant for mainly biological filtration.
                  15g column BB low-tech driftwood/planted - Dwarf Puffer Tank :lupe:

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                  • #10
                    I agree I am leaning towards the Eheim 2215 for mechanical purposes
                    120g - Tropheus Moorii Kambwimba
                    180g - Petrochromis Macrognathus Dine/Tropheus Moorii Namansi I

                    "Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains"....Winston Churchill

                    "We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence upon those who would do us harm"....Winston Churchill

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                    • #11
                      ^ that will be alot of filtration right there!!
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                      • #12
                        I was wavering between the 2213 and 2215. Petsmart has them online only for $79.99 and $109.99 respectively. The additional capacity seems to justify the difference in cost. Plus it would enable me to buy a larger tank without having to buy larger cannisters if/when I do go bigger
                        120g - Tropheus Moorii Kambwimba
                        180g - Petrochromis Macrognathus Dine/Tropheus Moorii Namansi I

                        "Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains"....Winston Churchill

                        "We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence upon those who would do us harm"....Winston Churchill

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                        • #13
                          bigger the better imo especially if youre looking to upgrade in the future
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                          • #14
                            You can never over filter. What type of stock you planning on keeping?
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                            • #15
                              It is going to be an overstocked with Mbuna
                              120g - Tropheus Moorii Kambwimba
                              180g - Petrochromis Macrognathus Dine/Tropheus Moorii Namansi I

                              "Any man who is under 30, and is not a liberal, has not heart; and any man who is over 30, and is not a conservative, has no brains"....Winston Churchill

                              "We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence upon those who would do us harm"....Winston Churchill

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