firthy13 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 i have a 4x2x2 with 2 2217's full of filter wool coral rubble and ehiem ball media. i have alot of fine particles floating around in my tank. what is the best way to get my water crystal clear?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattrox Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I find that a lot of water flow in the tank shows the particle up. They float around in the water column. In the past I have used pillow stuffing in the filter and that seems to do a good job, but it needs replacing often. I have never been able achieve highly polished water in a malawi tank. I think overfeeding and high stocking rates don't help.A diatomaceous earth filter reportedly polished the water really well. But I haven't bothered with this method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firthy13 Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 yeh i think thats my issue, i just have to many hungery mouths to feed. the pillow stuffing is a good idea!diatomaceous earth filter?? ill google it! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattrox Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Just make sure it is Not fire retardant or hypoallergic. Additives on fibres etc. Just normal pillow or cushion inserts from spotlight.I think the Americans have a brand called magnum that is that sort of filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRK-351 Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 try some polyfilter. its not cheap but damn does it polish up water well!!! should work overnight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalizer Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I find purigen is great for a crystal clear tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattrox Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I prefer not to spend the money on purigen and do more pwcs and use pillow stuffing and put up with a couple floaties. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topogigio Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 A single (t)Otto internal filter can help in picking up the floating particles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalizer Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I prefer not to spend the money on purigen and do more pwcs and use pillow stuffing and put up with a couple floaties. LolYeah its expensive to buy to start with .. but it last years. And one of the best bio/mechanical medias out there specially for controlling ammonia spikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattrox Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 And on purigen and polyfilter..... Can you recharge polyfilter like purigen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalizer Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Sounds a lot like a no with their use of the word immediately. Though some other research says its possible but polyfiller will not recommend it. Actually sounds a lot like purigen, if it were rechargable I might give it a shot.http://www.poly-bio-...com/pffaq2.htmlWhen the POLY-FILTER turns DARK in color, it is still operating effectively and does not have to be replaced. However, when it begins to turn brownish in color, it should be removed, discarded and immediately replaced with a new POLY-FILTER.In those situations where the POLY-FILTER has been subjected to heavy waste product loads for prolonged periods; i.e. ammonia levels ranging from 0.50-1.50 parts per million or higher, and the aquarium water continues to appear yellowish-green in color or cloudy in appearance, then the filter is no longer effective and should be discarded and replacedimmediately with a new POLY-FILTER.Note on polyfiller for planted aquariums:If your adding fertilizers or additives they will take them out in a similar way to carbon!!! Only disadvantage!!! But very useful for emergencies!!!Found it here: http://www.irishfishkeepers.com/index.php/fforum/8-water-and-health/45109-polyfilterLooks like a good discussion on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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