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    Default Water clarity issues

    I've been running two (2) API XL canister filters on my 110 gallon tank for about two years now. I have 13 discus ranging from 2.5" to 6".

    I do 20-30% water change 3-4 times per week along with a weekly tank inside glass wipe down.
    I also run a UV filter in my tank.

    The problem i'm having is ongoing hazy water. I feed the fish 2-3 times daily (sparingly) with either beefheart or hans flake.

    I have experimented with different mechanical media sponges, microfiltrations, etc over the years. Two layers of both filters have biomedia.

    I'm looking for suggestions and advice.

    Thanks,
    DocJoe

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    Default Re: Water clarity issues

    Is it a bare bottom tank? How often do you clean the filters? For $20 try a odyssea 350 off eBay. Fill it with floss and see if it clears the water. Kinda like a water polisher but cheaper.

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    Default Re: Water clarity issues

    I like to use Potassium Permanganate to clear up water and encourage better growth.
    Possibly just adding a air driven sponge or two would help ?
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    Default Re: Water clarity issues

    Try increasing the volume of wcs
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    Default Re: Water clarity issues

    tank is bb. filters get rinsed, sponge and floss media get rinsed or replaced as needed every 8 weeks (alternating filters every 4 weeks)

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    Default Re: Water clarity issues

    Larger waterchanges especially when feeding beefheart.

    Cliff

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