Cloudy tank

[JayCow]

My tank is a year and a half old. A few weeks ago I noticed water getting cloudy. Was using a hang on filter so I upgraded to a canister with carbon and 100micron polishing pad. Thats been running for a week. Checked water
PH 8/ AMM 0/ NO2 0/ NO3 0/ ALK 9.3/ CAL 480/ SALT 29.5 TEMP 78
I can see little critters on glass and water surface. What can I do to clean it up?

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Looks to me like a bacteria bloom, to get rid of it throw in packet or 2 of activated carbon in the filter sock if you have one and that should do the trick.

 

[twentyleagues]

Bacterial bloom. Add some air to the tank and wait. If you have uv you could use that.

 

[JayCow]

I put carbon in my canister filter and have an air stone constantly running. Does it just take time for a bloom to resolve?

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

I put carbon in my canister filter and have an air stone constantly running. Does it just take time for a bloom to resolve?

Yup, it can take a week to 2 weeks to clear up. Just got to be patient on this one. It is generally harmless, it's just not aesthetic.

 

[JayCow]

Yup, it can take a week to 2 weeks to clear up. Just got to be patient on this one. It is generally harmless, it's just not aesthetic.

Thank you. In the meantime do I continue water changes like usual?

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Thank you. In the meantime do I continue water changes like usual?

Yes, as usual. Only do your normal amounts or even do less. You might want to change a lot of water to help clear it up, but that will only make things worse.

 

[JayCow]

Yes, as usual. Only do your normal amounts or even do less. You might want to change a lot of water to help clear it up, but that will only make things worse.

I'm glad I asked I was about to do that tomorrow going out would clear up. I appreciate the advice.

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

I'm glad I asked I was about to do that tomorrow going out would clear up. I appreciate the advice.

Do a major water change once the water clears up, to get rid of all the dead bacteria.

 

[officialreefbros]

You don't have a anenome right? I had one make my tank look like that when it got into the power head. Lots of carbon and WC

 

[JayCow]

You don't have a anenome right? I had one make my tank look like that when it got into the power head. Lots of carbon and WC

No anemone