Murky Water.

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  1. Servillius

    Servillius Montipora Digitata

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    Hey all,

    I could use some help. My tank is doing rather well. Growth is a titch slow, but continuous over the last six months. Colors are looking good.

    My problem is my water is a bit murky and it keeps the tank from looking it's best. I don't mean a big bloom or anything, just turbid. Coral Snow has little to no effect.

    Any thoughts?
     
    Servillius, Nov 22, 2014
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  2. civiccars2003

    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    Run a bag of activated carbon thru a high flow area. That should help.
     
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  3. Billme

    Billme Eyelash Blennie

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    Maybe a small bacterial bloom? UV? Just guessing. What is coral snow?
     
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  4. Servillius

    Servillius Montipora Digitata

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    Coral Snow is a floculant that helps clear water. It's not a bloom. It's been too low grade for too long and I have to believe a bloom would ultimately get worse or better. Maybe not.

    I did just start UV, but I'm not sure if the unit is still any good. We'll see how that goes.
     
    Servillius, Nov 22, 2014
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