I've about had it. Between milky cloudy water, green water, dying fish and inverts hiding so that they can't be enjoyed and the expense of everything. I have just about given up. I just want to enjoy some fish.
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All agreed. Do you run a UV sterilizer? That could help with a lot of sickness issues.that sucks, hopefully you can find a remedy for the issue. What are tank specs, filtration, etc.? Are you using rodi water? Do you have propper test kits (not api brand)? How are you measuring salinity? Are you quarantining fish? Corals are usually the harder part of the hobby, but fish can be trouble too especially if there is some sort of illness. Cloudy and green water is usually due to dosing something or filtration issues.
There have been months and months between your posts, with absolutely zero follow up on questions members have asked you to try to help. Help us, help you.I've about had it. Between milky cloudy water, green water, dying fish and inverts hiding so that they can't be enjoyed and the expense of everything. I have just about given up. I just want to enjoy some fish.
Current specs.that sucks, hopefully you can find a remedy for the issue. What are tank specs, filtration, etc.? Are you using rodi water? Do you have propper test kits (not api brand)? How are you measuring salinity? Are you quarantining fish? Corals are usually the harder part of the hobby, but fish can be trouble too especially if there is some sort of illness. Cloudy and green water is usually due to dosing something or filtration issues.
Yesdid you start with live rock?
Current specs.
Ammonia. 0
Ph. 8.2
Nitrites. 0
Nitrates. 40
Phosphate 10
Salinity 1.025
Dual HOB filter with added floss.
After my total tank die off I took down my tank and I moved to a new apartment. I started the tank up again in January. I am in a wheelchair and also spent some time in the hospital lately. I want to have some fish because quite frankly that is the only hobby I can participate in. My water has been cloudy and now green for a couple weeks now.
How are you testing your water (kits) and Can you post pics of your tank under white lighting ?Current specs.
Ammonia. 0
Ph. 8.2
Nitrites. 0
Nitrates. 40
Phosphate 10
Salinity 1.025
Dual HOB filter with added floss.
After my total tank die off I took down my tank and I moved to a new apartment. I started the tank up again in January. I am in a wheelchair and also spent some time in the hospital lately. I want to have some fish because quite frankly that is the only hobby I can participate in. My water has been cloudy and now green for a couple weeks now.
Ordered from bulk reef supplyWas it live rock from the LFS, or live rock from the ocean?
Ok I'll add some ceramic balls I have. And I'll look for a skimmer. It is near a window and unfortunately I can't solve that problem. Too many windows.How are you testing your water (kits) and Can you post pics of your tank under white lighting ?
Disregard nitrites unless they are sky high. Nitrates are elevated pointing to water and filter. I see you mentioned HOB filter. Part of your issue is lack of filtration. Your hang on unit is mechanical filtration and you want to have mechanical , biological and chemical to manage proper water quality. The HOB will polish water and trap particles via the cartridge.
Chemical is what traps and breaks down chemical compounds such as feces and uneaten food often accomplished carbon and GFO
Biological is what utilizes the natural process of biological filtration such as use of ceramic nuggets, bio blocks, and microscopic bacteria surfaces.
Ammonia spikes may have been very possible and often undetectable after the spike event. At minimum, add a hang on Skimmer unit such as Ice Cap K1-50 or K1-100 to remove inorganic waste and adding oxygen
As for green water. . . Is your tank at or near a window? This time of the year, UV rays gain intensity and will send a tank green in a hurry
For the window- this will be continuous, but you can place a sheet of black construction paper from walmart on the side that faces window and it will reduce the algae quite a bit.Ok I'll add some ceramic balls I have. And I'll look for a skimmer. It is near a window and unfortunately I can't solve that problem. Too many windows.