How to clear up cloudiness?

[KingAlee]

This tank is about 6 weeks old, I have this cloudiness compared to my other tank is clear. That being said the only difference one has a a UV sterilizers the cloudy one does not. Does it really help that much with it? If not how would I clear it up? Thanks

 

[fishywishy]

I would just wait it out, my 29g was cloudy for 6 months before it went away on its own.

 

[Sharkey18]

6 weeks? Make sure parameters are all good. Wait. .

 

[Uncle99]

UV makes water crystal clear!

 

[danreef55]

A UV sterilizer is definitely a valuable tool in your reefing arsenal. It can effectively address water cloudiness, help manage the 'uglies,' and reduce a percentage of harmful pathogens in the water column. However, it's not necessary to run it 100% of the time, as its usage depends on your tank's specific needs. There are plenty of posts and discussions available online that highlight different approaches and experiences with UV sterilizers.

 

[kevgib67]

You could try activated charcoal before purchasing the uv.

 

[betareef]

You could try activated charcoal before purchasing the uv.

I would also put in a cloth/wool stage in the filter system - or drop in a power filter with filter wool/cloth in it. It's amazing how it can more quickly remove fine particles than most other filter mediums.

When I do this, things clear up within a day or so.