Water clarity

[zurc]

Hi,

Just wanted to ask, how 'clear' is a clear water? I notice that the water in my tank is a bit yellowish (when the lights are out).

I'm using tap water mixed with red sea salt.

thanks,

zurc

[Soul]

u got skimmer already?

[Elune]

Zurc, if your tank has no skimmer running, i suggest you go get one asap... if not, do a water change to temporary tackle this yellowish water issue.

[Killerwhale]

clarity of water should be around ORP 350 to 450

[fongster]

clear water is crystal clear water...

to improve your water quality you can use activated carbon.

can buy those cheaper types like $3 for 500g but must change very frequently, once a week. to prevent it from leaching excess phosphate back into your tank

but better types would be boyd's chemipure or rowa carbon. But more expensive ofcourse. personally i am using chemipure.

[wonder]

Try ozone. You will see super clear water never like before

[jervismun]

I think for a starter... activated carbon and protein skimmer will help improve your water clarity

[jamomatt]

ya lor, my water abit yellowish after put in carbon almost immediate effect like in 1 day clear up.

[zurc]

for the replies... i think i'll go for the activated carbon this weekend... i'll post back the result...

[zurc]

hi,

i had a chance to try out the activated carbon (i have to stop using it for a while 'coz of ich treatment)... it did clear up the water... thanks again for the responses...

zurc