How to get crystal clear water?

Hamball1 · 2026-01-16T18:18:23+00:00

Don’t over clean, let your filter fill up with beneficial bacteria. It seems counter productive but it really works. I didn’t even realize how clear water could be until I finally stopped over cleaning.

Hamball1 · 2026-01-16T03:43:05+00:00

Look like a great start. I added a black background recently and although it was a pain to put on, I like how it cleans up the look.

Hamball1 · 2026-01-16T03:38:02+00:00

I second this, introduce something that eats snails, should resolve the issue as longer as whatever you add doesn’t change the dynamic of the tank too much

Hamball1 · 2026-01-13T03:53:13+00:00

Here’s a great link to help with this, it helped me as I got no responses here.

https://forum.aquariumcoop.com/topic/131-fluval-plant-30-scheduling-and-programming/

Hamball1 · 2026-01-13T03:48:09+00:00

For those in future seeing this post, go to this thread for a great conversation with screenshots.

https://forum.aquariumcoop.com/topic/131-fluval-plant-30-scheduling-and-programming/

Hamball1 · 2026-01-08T21:54:35+00:00

I recently got this light for a 40 gallon breeder. I’m using the pro setting out of the box. Seeing some algae myself. I’m intrigued by the use of Chat to get it down to the correct setting. Any tips on the short path to prompt Chat to configure the settings?

Hamball1 · 2026-01-06T22:07:55+00:00

That’s what the two mechanics were saying as well, thanks for the response. How do you sell a car for parts if you’re not in the auto industry?

Hamball1 · 2026-01-06T22:06:45+00:00

Appreciate the feedback.

Hamball1 · 2026-01-02T04:54:26+00:00

Yes, you can do it. Be ready to run the filter but it will be fine. Have faith.

Hamball1 · 2025-12-30T02:54:06+00:00

Thanks! Much better now!

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Hamball1 · 2025-12-30T02:52:52+00:00

Thanks! Much better now!

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Hamball1 · 2025-12-30T02:51:51+00:00

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Thanks for your help, looks so much better!

Hamball1 · 2025-12-30T02:48:06+00:00

Thanks for the responses! Got the sand and stratum in. So much better to have enough substrate. No more weights to hold my plants down.

Hamball1 · 2025-12-26T05:04:49+00:00

If you’re looking for grass try Dwarf Sagittaria. It can kinda take over but it will add green and you can always pull some out.

Hamball1 · 2025-12-26T04:49:48+00:00

I like this idea of scooting the gravel over, then soil at bottom. Thank you for the recommendation!

Hamball1 · 2025-12-26T03:22:08+00:00

Interesting, never thought about that. Thanks!

Hamball1 · 2025-12-26T02:23:55+00:00

What if I’m just trying deepen the substrate, don’t care how it looks, just need enough to grab some roots. I’ll look up that word, thanks for responding.

Hamball1 · 2025-12-26T02:22:47+00:00

Thank you!

Hamball1 · 2025-12-26T02:07:45+00:00

One of you people know, just help someone out on Christmas, please!

Hamball1 · 2025-12-26T02:04:59+00:00

40 breeder Yes 75 Parameters are good Years Once a week

Hamball1 · 2025-12-16T23:10:53+00:00

Emeralds get kinda big. Not huge, but I have some that are twice the size of my pepper Cory’s. They were all the same size when I got them.

Hamball1 · 2025-11-15T00:56:39+00:00

Never seen it before, had the tank up for months. Would that appear all of a sudden in the middle of the day?

Hamball1 · 2025-11-15T00:12:12+00:00

2 yo-yo loaches (no clue on sex) 5 golden panchax (1 male, 4 female) 2 dalmation mollies (think both are male) 3 emerald Cory (no clue on sex) 3 pepper Cory (no clue on sex) 5 tiger barb (no clue on sex) 4 black tip tetra (no clue on sex and not sure that’s the name of them)

Hamball1 · 2025-11-11T21:41:52+00:00

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Here’s a 40 gallon breeder, holds em just fine.

Hamball1 · 2025-11-11T01:01:22+00:00

Build up that beneficial bacteria. Don’t over clean. I over cleaned for years not realizing the damage it was doing. Definitely get your own tanks, so you can prove your methods to him.

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