Will Algone clear cloudy water caused by a bacterial bloom?
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Hi Anna, if this is a new tank? you may not have cleaned the gravel properly and may have to do a partial tank exchage. I have used algone in the past and has cleared the tank nicely but did notice that it does leave a slim and clogs the filter. Please let me know if that helps.
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I have one in a 30 gallon tropical tank. The tank has a very large piece of driftwood which leaches some color into the water. Purigen keeps the water absolutely clear for about a month. I keep two bags. One in the filter, and the other regenerating and then in storage for a month. Love this stuff!
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I have a Marineland Bio-Wheel filter on my 20 gal tank and I use Algone all the time. Works great.
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No it is blue like bubble wrap used it all summer in NJ worked great also helped with over night debis . Had no problem with bacteria or algee just keep cleaning the filter and use pool tabs in a float
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Hi Chris, I think it is not necessary to change filter if the water became clear. But I think it would be good idea to change at least one of filter cartridge if the water still cloudy.
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I've used it in my tank with snails on many occasions without any problems. My snails are still safe and happy. I am not saying it is or isn't safe, simply saying that in my tank, my snails are doing great using Algone on a regular basis. Keeps the water clear and healthy as well!
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I have never used the sludge away version, but my water is not brown. It looks clear both before and after the filter. I have a good skimmer box, pump, biofalls, and a wide waterfall weir which also helps to airate the water. Together, with the regular microbe lift, I've had good luck. Hope this helps.
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I didn't wash it, because it contains beneficial bacteria. I had no issues. It did not make the water cloudy at all. I don't recommend washing it.
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We are still getting cloudy ones as well, but I have been told that the trick is to use distilled water. Good luck.
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Yes it does, as long as it hasn't been growing for a lobg time. I'd first treat water with algaecide, wait for algae to die and then let the Aquabiøot do its thibg. Yoou'll probably need to hose iff the 2 filter bags several times during the treatment. Good luck.
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Yes, I see the buildup on my own unit. That is what the unit was designed to remove from the water. If you want to find out what it is, send a sample to a Water Testing Laboratory.
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Putting Algone in your, let's say 55 gal. aquarium is like feeding yourself a healthy morsel of food, both go to work upon ingestion with positive results, and both result in something slimy and stinky, having performed successfully. Would not dream of going a month without Algone, any more than I would go a month without eating healthy food.
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It will take several days to have an effect. The stone acts as a home to the type of algae that keeps the white cloud effect under control. You maybe cleaning your filter too often.
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Hi.....no it is NOT normal for the Algone packet to be hairy...smell bad in the tank....or be slimy.....I use Algone in a saltwater aquarium and have non of those issues....I would check your ph...nitrites.....and nitrates....also ammonia.....could be a water quality issue......not the Algone. ...another thing you could do if your water is good is rinse out the Algone pouch and put it back in to see what happens.....hope this helps....if you have any more questions don't hesitate to ask....I would be glad to help.
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No. When you first run water through the filter you may get some cloudy residue, but after that the water should be clear. One thing you may want to check is the water source that is going through the filter. Fill a glass with the water you have been using and see if it has the debris. Another thing you may want to do is use bottled or filtered water.
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My water was cloudy for months. I tried everything you could buy at the pet store. The Green Killing Machine completely cleared my water within days and it has been clear for over 6 months. I will keep it in the event I get this type of algae growth again. I would agree that it doesn't seem to have a strong flow, but it is the UV light that is killing the algae so you really do not want the water to rush through the device.
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I had my water a bit cloudy too, and i filter a few times and toss it, until the water was cristal clear. I never experienced any headaches because of this water though.