New tank setup problem

Gamby · Dec 1, 2022

I am cycling my new Red Sea 200XL tank and I have noticed something collecting on the outside of the filter sock as pictured. When I try to remove the filter sock it comes off in strands and collects on the pump intake as shown. I added an Aquamaxx filter matt ahead of the sock but this has not helped.

Any thoughts on what it might be and how to eliminate it?

MnFish1 · Dec 1, 2022

It is (unless you have other 'stuff' in your tank - likely a product of bacteria in your tank. For example - Pseudomonas produces a mucoid slime that can slough off. I would not worry about it - UNLESS you've added some natural live rock, etc - which may have other things in it?

Gamby · Dec 1, 2022

MnFish1 said:
It is (unless you have other 'stuff' in your tank - likely a product of bacteria in your tank. For example - Pseudomonas produces a mucoid slime that can slough off. I would not worry about it - UNLESS you've added some natural live rock, etc - which may have other things in it?

Thanks for the input. It is pretty shimmy for sure. Any suggestions on getting rid of it? It tends to get a little messy.