Using Carbon to Polish Water

[Myka]

Originally Posted by DKoKoMan

I have a filter sock in my sump, then protein skimmer, green filter and then my return pump. Majority of the "dust particles" have disappeared now. I have cleaned my sock more frequently and fine tuned my skimmer. I'm hoping the carbon will reduce the yellow tinge. I confirmed the particles in the DT were not micro bubbles and no micro bubbles being formed in the sump.

Great! Vacuuming the sand during waterchanges helps too, and if your tank can support one, a sand sifting fish can really help too.