Crystal Clear Tank water list

[adamfinke]

So I'm trying to get my tank cleaned up. What is the best way to get my water crystal clear. My skimmer is working great, sump with refugium seem ok no chaeto. I have a pre filter in the over flow and water tests are great water changes every 2 weeks. Just seems like there is always debris floating around in the tank. I see all these pictures of tanks and the water is beautiful. Would charcoal help or maybe a uv sterilizer? Any suggestions.

 

[Pmark]

Do you have a filter sock for your drain into the sump? If so, you may also consider a media reactor with carbon that would polish your water and remove any coloring.

 

[Mr. D]

Filter socks is where most of that crystal clear water comes from as far as floating debris goes. Carbon helps with that a bit more in taking any discoloration out as well as chemical.

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[adamfinke]

Thanks I just have a foam filter in the over flow that catches the debris. I think I need to invest in the reactor.

 

[KoleTang]

Carbon and a filter sock clears my water. BRS ROX Carbon is the best around IME. You can start by running it in a media bag. If that is not enough then try out a reactor.

 

[Eggs]

Carbon and UV will help.

 

[Martyd]

+1 for the filter sock. It's a cheap upgrade and works wonders.

 

[o2manyfish]

Filter sock, carbon and Ozone for water polishing.

Filter socks remove the free floating detritus.

Carbon takes the yellow or green tint away.

Ozone makes it crystal clear.

Dave B