Saltwater Problems

lorenz0 · #1 04-20-2009, 04:45 AM

have you tried using a filter sock?

fishytime · #2 04-20-2009, 12:17 PM

What is your source for water...tap, well, ro/di? Do you add any chemicals to the water before you mix in your salt? Are you dosing calcium?

Hopeful · #3 04-21-2009, 03:05 PM

Here is some of the question you asked. I am posting this for a friend so it takes a little time to get them answered and post... thanks for the help thou.

90 gallons
I think Cured
Yes it smells
Just that main under the tank pump
Tests are all good
Dont know the gravity
Brand new tank and equipment
Tap water, just salt no calicum that we know of

hillegom · #4 04-21-2009, 03:10 PM

What does it smell like?
What are the tests results? amonia, nitrite, nitrate? ph and salinity
Is your friend on city water or a well?

Marlin65 · #5 04-21-2009, 03:20 PM

Looks to me to be uncured rock that is going through a cycle. There is a lot or algae on the glass. The skimmer is adjusted to high and trying to keep up with pulling out all that crap. At least that is what the pictures look like to me.

Marlin65 · #6 04-21-2009, 03:22 PM

Looks like you have a clown. How much do you feed?
Or is that just a reflection, But do you have anything in the tank?

phreezee · #7 04-21-2009, 06:45 PM

I had that on my fist tank years ago. turn off lights for 3+ days and cover the tank with garbage bags or whatever to keep all light from coming in.

Hopeful · #8 04-21-2009, 07:14 PM

The test result stated that the levels were good, which is surprising when the tank looks like it does. It is city water, and its the same in my tank and I have had no problems...(knock on wood) There are two blue damsels in the tank, and they are not getting over fed, they are getting a pinch of food a day.