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sajeevv
07-24-2014, 09:25 PM
How do you guys get crystal clear water? I have a Fluval 405 but it does not seem to be doing its job.

rickztahone
07-24-2014, 09:37 PM
how often are you doing water changes? What is your stocking level? how much do you feed? How large is your tank? All of these things play a factor.

OC Discus
07-24-2014, 10:13 PM
A micron filter and purigen are helpful at polishing the water. I use 400 ml of purigen and a micron filter in my canister in a 55 gallon. I use two hob filters to help remove the larger waste particles.



How do you guys get crystal clear water? I have a Fluval 405 but it does not seem to be doing its job.

sajeevv
07-25-2014, 07:14 AM
55 gal tank, 6 juvie discus, about 8 Rummy, 4 neons, 2 otto, driftwood and heavily planted. here is a video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teAn78X51p0

most of the particles are bubbles.

I am going to use my old HOB filter as you do and add a sponge at the intake. will also get the purigen this weekend.

John_Nicholson
07-25-2014, 08:11 AM
How often are you changing water? And how much are you changing?

-john

OC Discus
07-25-2014, 08:44 AM
It will be hard to have crystal clear water and driftwood in the same tank, at least initially. Large, frequent water changes will be necessary to keep it clear.

sajeevv
07-25-2014, 01:07 PM
How often are you changing water? And how much are you changing?

-john


55 gal tank - i change 30% every day since the fish are new. I plan to reduce it to about once in 2 days and eventually once in 3 days over a period of 2 years.

John_Nicholson
07-25-2014, 01:16 PM
Personally I don't think you are changing near enough water.

-john