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    Default How to remove small what particles in aquarium?

    So I fixed my tank up by getting actual clear water with uv steralizer and now I am dealing with small white particles floating around in the tank and the 2 canister filter doesn't seem like they are not doing it effectively. I do 70% water changes everyday and it seems like the particles arent going away. Any tips you guys could offer? Thanks.72265400_396078917725708_6608527347832324096_n.jpg

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    Default Re: How to remove small what particles in aquarium?

    The key to crystal clear water is "sticky" filtration medium, generally old mature sponges etc that grab tiny particles via sticky bacterial infestation etc. Your gravel bed should be doing that, unless it's very new.

    Personally, I wouldn't worry about it unless your fish do.
    My tank - http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?135251-coopers-6x2x2&highlight=

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    Default Re: How to remove small what particles in aquarium?

    Quote Originally Posted by cooper666 View Post
    The key to crystal clear water is "sticky" filtration medium, generally old mature sponges etc that grab tiny particles via sticky bacterial infestation etc. Your gravel bed should be doing that, unless it's very new.

    Personally, I wouldn't worry about it unless your fish do.
    I have sand in my aquarium so I don't think it can go under sand. Also my fish does not care about it but for me I just don't want it to look like snow. So i should just leave it like thay until it is gone?

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    Default Re: How to remove small what particles in aquarium?

    Is there a fine solids filter anywhere in the canisters? Sponge, filter wool or other.
    My tank - http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?135251-coopers-6x2x2&highlight=

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    Default Re: How to remove small what particles in aquarium?

    Quote Originally Posted by cooper666 View Post
    Is there a fine solids filter anywhere in the canisters? Sponge, filter wool or other.
    I mostly use polishing filter pads for my canister. No sponge or wool.

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    Default Re: How to remove small what particles in aquarium?

    You can use 100% polyester material and wrap it around the intake to the filter. I use the eheim prefilter tips for my canister and I put the polyester material over my socks.

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    Default Re: How to remove small what particles in aquarium?

    If you can ever find a HOT Magnum I highly suggest buying it. It polishes the water quite nicely...

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    Default Re: How to remove small what particles in aquarium?

    Do you think it's micro bubbles?

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    If it's not micro bubbles, the ultimate polishing filter is a diatom filter. Unbelievable performance but it gets clogged in a few days.

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