White specks in the water

[km_sg]

Hello,

I have recently set up a nano-tank and is currently cycling. The wavemaker pump is throwing out white specks in the water every cycle. The whole tank is now full of specks floating in the water. Could it be because of the ceramic rings in the filtration setup. Any ideas on how to get them removed. I have not set up a skimmer. Will that help ?

Thanks!

[DottyClown]

Did you rinse the ceramic rings before putting into the system?

Anyway, if it is some sort of solid specks, then place a filter/wool on the return path to catch these specks. It could take a while before all is clear.

Or it could just be micro burbles generated from the pump.

[km_sg]

Have added an image. The floating specks seem solid. I have been adding microbacter 7 every day for one week now according to the dosage mentioned on the bottle. Could this be a bacterial bloom ?

[DeadmanZ]

Do u have any filter wool for filtration? <br /><br />Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2<br /><br />

[km_sg]

No, the stock black sponge that comes with the jbj setup. Do you suggest replacing it with filter wool ?

[DeadmanZ]

Yes bro.. Try to use while filter wool and filter out the white specks.. If they're not micro bubbles.. I believe using white wool will clear your water in a few hours.. And do replace the wool once the water is cleared.<br />

[DottyClown]

No need to throw away the stock black sponge. Use it as a support base and lay the filter wool on its top.

[julius]

Hello, I have recently set up a nano-tank and is currently cycling. The wavemaker pump is throwing out white specks in the water every cycle. The whole tank is now full of specks floating in the water. Could it be because of the ceramic rings in the filtration setup. Any ideas on how to get them removed. I have not set up a skimmer. Will that help ? Thanks!

Are you using salt mix?

[Gouldian]

Agree with DeadmanZ, the black sponge is too porous and may not trap the white particles from your tank.

White particles are common in new set-up so not to worry.

If you intend to increase the effectiveness in removing the white particles, your may want to try the below product which can be bought from several sponsor in our forum.

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[km_sg]

Added filter wool last night, and the water has cleared up already. Just a few more particles floating around. Hopefully they should go away as well. Thanks for the tip, guys!