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Mzungu;434387]Like Brian said, it really looks like a substrate issue... Was the sand some sort of EcoComplete or other that you're not supposed to rinse before putting in the tank? Like, did it have "bacteria" in it, like some are labelled to have?
No...was just the "estes" black sand
You said you rinsed it, though...
Rinsed it, and soaked it in a bucket, then placed it in the tank cycled for 2-3 weeks with pre-cycled water.
What other media do you have in your filters? Any filter floss or fine filter pads?
The filter pads are the ones that came with the canister I bought at the auction.BEWARE Guard GUPPIES On Duty!
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I had a similar problem with my eheim 2217. try these three things
1) stop "futzing" with the 2217. The more I fiddle with mine, the worse it does.
2) check the circulation (intake and outake pipe location / direction).
3) consider a skimmer. did wonders for me.Jarrod - Houston, Texas
150 gallon - my African cichlid monster tank (I know it isn't a big as yours)
17 gallon - Threadfin rainbows and corys lightly planted
5 gallon - planted red cherry shrimp breeder
3 gallon - planted red cherry shrimp breeder
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filter floss in the Eheim or add a HOB aquaclear. Those things are awesome little mechanical filters380G For Sale $3000 Acrylic tank & stand
300G Petrochromis Trewavasae and Tropheus mpimbwe Red Cheek & Duboisi
180G For Sale $1,100 Oceanic Cherry with Stand, T5HO Lights, (2) Eheim 2262
150G Tropheus Annectens Kekese & Ikola
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Yeah magic beans totally
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Lil' Miss - What are those milky streaks at the left edge of the third photo?Jarrod - Houston, Texas
150 gallon - my African cichlid monster tank (I know it isn't a big as yours)
17 gallon - Threadfin rainbows and corys lightly planted
5 gallon - planted red cherry shrimp breeder
3 gallon - planted red cherry shrimp breeder
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Originally posted by jarrodaden View PostLil' Miss - What are those milky streaks at the left edge of the third photo?
Originally posted by myjohnson View Postwater change, water change, water change.
Originally posted by geoff_tropheus View Postfilter floss in the Eheim or add a HOB aquaclear. Those things are awesome little mechanical filters
Originally posted by Darbex View PostYeah magic beans totallyBEWARE Guard GUPPIES On Duty!
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I just recently had to clear up a tank that I set up at the house for QT. It has AquaSoil, which is old/used, so we rinsed it. Which, of course, sent up a cloud of crazy haze. Anyways, for Halloween we bought some of that craft stuffing/batting stuff, and I used that in the filter on this tank. It worked great. I know others use this stuff, too, and it's basically the same thing as "filter floss." So, if you can, run to Walmart or the nearest Craft Store and pick up some of that to try."Millennium hand and shrimp!"
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Originally posted by Mzungu View PostI just recently had to clear up a tank that I set up at the house for QT. It has AquaSoil, which is old/used, so we rinsed it. Which, of course, sent up a cloud of crazy haze. Anyways, for Halloween we bought some of that craft stuffing/batting stuff, and I used that in the filter on this tank. It worked great. I know others use this stuff, too, and it's basically the same thing as "filter floss." So, if you can, run to Walmart or the nearest Craft Store and pick up some of that to try.
I can definately make a short (22miles)) drive to walmart! Prolly today. I got a bunch of boxes I am packing this morning, and I can mail them out, and then be on my way. Thank you MB for such a great idea, I never thought of that...it really is the same type of material!BEWARE Guard GUPPIES On Duty!
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Originally posted by Mzungu View PostI just recently had to clear up a tank that I set up at the house for QT. It has AquaSoil, which is old/used, so we rinsed it. Which, of course, sent up a cloud of crazy haze. Anyways, for Halloween we bought some of that craft stuffing/batting stuff, and I used that in the filter on this tank. It worked great. I know others use this stuff, too, and it's basically the same thing as "filter floss." So, if you can, run to Walmart or the nearest Craft Store and pick up some of that to try.
MarkWhat are the facts? Again and again and again--what are the facts? Shun wishful thinking, ignore devine revelation, forget what "the stars foretell", avoid opinion, care not what the neighbors think, never mind the unguessable "verdict of history"--what are the facts, and to how many decimal places? You pilot always into an unknown future; facts are your only clue.
Robert Anson Heinlein
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You know if we ever run out, we could always use my tail...pantyhose too..380G For Sale $3000 Acrylic tank & stand
300G Petrochromis Trewavasae and Tropheus mpimbwe Red Cheek & Duboisi
180G For Sale $1,100 Oceanic Cherry with Stand, T5HO Lights, (2) Eheim 2262
150G Tropheus Annectens Kekese & Ikola
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Originally posted by lilmissruffcountry View PostThanks MB! You are such a great thinker!
I can definately make a short (22miles)) drive to walmart! Prolly today. I got a bunch of boxes I am packing this morning, and I can mail them out, and then be on my way. Thank you MB for such a great idea, I never thought of that...it really is the same type of material!Jarrod - Houston, Texas
150 gallon - my African cichlid monster tank (I know it isn't a big as yours)
17 gallon - Threadfin rainbows and corys lightly planted
5 gallon - planted red cherry shrimp breeder
3 gallon - planted red cherry shrimp breeder
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