molodets

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Problem that I am having is a lot of (looks like DUST) floating around.
Any ideas how to get RID OF it??

Got:
75 gal
swc 160 cone skimmer
sump. mp40 power head.
rocks 130 pounds.
sand 80 pounds.
 

masterswimmer

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Its not micro bubbles for sure, i've checked.
My power head is high from the sand bed.

I still don't understand why i have this DUST!


I'm not saying to use the filter socks because of micro bubbles. As a matter of fact that isn't a reason IMO to use a filter sock. I'm suggesting a filter sock to catch anything that might be floating in the water. The sock will catch it and collect it for your removal. If it's dust, a 100 micron sock should work well.

Did anyone do any housecleaning near the tank? Maybe stirred up some dust and it went airborne? Just a thought.

Someone else mentioned that it might be sand from a misdirected powerhead?

Again, a filter sock can contain any of these things to help clean up the system. That's why people use them. ;)

Russ
 

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I've seen this activity in my prior tank as well. It's like a spawning of some sort. Not harmfull by any means. Strom the tank more often and it will go away after several days (that's if it is what I think it is, lol). Btw, do you see it on the some of the rocks more than others ? In my experiences, I had shortened the day cycle to acclimate coral when I noticed these white floating things everywhere. Observed the tank for awhile and noticed that it seemed to be coming right out of the rocks :-0. I did ask around to see if anyone has had something like this happen to them too. Some said never and others said it was a spawing of some sort.
 

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