Cloudy water after water change

[citymouse]

Did you figure this out?

It didn't happen again... :) I took a pressure washer to the inside of the barrels I use to make the saltwater in, maybe it was that? No clue really, it just stopped happening.

 

[Djkarp]

Did you figure this out?

I have this same thing going on in my 75

 

[Djkarp]

I have this same thing going on in my 75

How long did it last

 

[citymouse]

How long did it last

If I remember correctly, it was cloudy for about 1 to 2 weeks after a water change. After testing the water and waiting, I found nothing wrong. So I pressure washed the barrels before my next water change and the water didn't get cloudy again. I don't know if this was the problem though.

I also have 5 gallon jugs for my smaller SW tanks, the QT that is 40 and the biocube , they get grimy inside, I can't get my hand in there to clean anything, I may take the pressure washer to those too, but it won't be easy. I've never had issue with cloudy water in these tanks after a water change though, so I have no idea if the residue was the issue.

 

[Mr Mumblez]

I know I’m little late but did anyone ask if your dechorinating your RODI? If your city puts chloramines in the water ( ahh most definitely do) you should still add prime or amquel. Little bit will decimate your pod colony. That huge tank has lots of sand for microfauna, pods, and such that will destroy alkalinity levels all by themselves.