Key on Getting Crystal Clear Water?

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  1. Katie Grant

    Katie Grant Aiptasia Anemone

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    Whats the key on getting crystal clear water?? Right now Im running Purigen, Chemi Pure Elite and Filter floss, What am i missing?
     
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  2. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I run a good skimmer. No GAC or GFO. I feel my tank is clear except when I don't clean the glass.
     
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  3. clarkkey594

    clarkkey594 Aiptasia Anemone

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    RODI really helps.
     
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  4. Katie Grant

    Katie Grant Aiptasia Anemone

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    I use RODI
     
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  5. Katie Grant

    Katie Grant Aiptasia Anemone

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    I was told a skimmer wasn't necessary for a biocube, or else id have one :confused:
     
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  6. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    filter floss works wonders for my tank. when i switch it out i can tell immediate difference in water clarity.
     
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  7. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    GAC! For the most part does the same thing as a skimmer, but better. Skimmers are cheaper in the long run, but on a small tank, it doesn't matter, GAC is not that expensive.
     
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  8. Katie Grant

    Katie Grant Aiptasia Anemone

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    isnt there GAC in chemi pure elite?
     
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  9. whippy

    whippy Sailfin Tang

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    The water on my tanks was/is never 100% clear. I mean it's beautiful and well kept but I always have a bit of "marine snow" but my tank is happy.
     
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  10. MoJoe

    MoJoe Dragon Wrasse

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    make sure your poweheads/returns aren't kicking up tiny debris, I know my tank became more clear after my sand had matured & settled. I also run a 200 micron filter sock in my sump that I change out weekly, I know that def helps.
     
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