Why does this happen and how do I prevent it?
Cloudy water can be caused by any particle too fine to be trapped in the filter such as :
- Fine particles of dust or dirt
- Bacterial blooms
- Algae blooms
Quick Clear clumps these fine particles together so that they settle out or are trapped by filter media
The best ways to help prevent cloudy water are
- regular water changes
- removing particles from substrate during water changes and using sludge removing products like Sludge Buster or Keep it Clean.
- introducing fine filter media like Polymer Wool to catch small particles
Many new aquarists will experience cloudy water caused by badly washed substrate when first filling the aquarium
What treatment should I use?