i dropped a half bottle of amquel plus in my 125 gal saltwater tank now a white powdery substance is everywhere i cleaned the inside of the tank with a sponge but i have a large blonde naso tang and a large koran angel both are breathing fine after 5 hours. i did a 10 gallon water change and no change in the high nitrate reading but i have 2 405 filters im afraid if i clean both systems my tank will go into a cycle again after having my tank perfect for 5 years,its odd because my nitrate reading is high should i clean both pumps or leave them alone but they are probably full of this white powdery substance. also my 1 405 fluval is all biomax with one fluval sponge media for good bacteria,should i wait to see if my tank clears before removing all media? help i dont know what to do. i dropped a half bottle of amquel plus in my 125 gal saltwater tank now a white powdery substance is everywhere i cleaned the inside of the tank with a sponge but i have a large blonde naso tang... » Read More i dropped a half bottle of amquel plus in my 125 gal saltwater tank now a white powdery substance is everywhere i cleaned the inside of the tank with a sponge but i have a large blonde naso tang and a large koran angel both are breathing fine after 5 hours. i did a 10 gallon water change and no change in the high nitrate reading but i have 2 405 filters im afraid if i clean both systems my tank will go into a cycle again after having my tank perfect for 5 years,its odd because my nitrate reading is high should i clean both pumps or leave them alone but they are probably full of this white powdery substance. also my 1 405 fluval is all biomax with one fluval sponge media for good bacteria,should i wait to see if my tank clears before removing all media? help i dont know what to do. « Show Less
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Contact Kordon, I've used it for years in fresh water for maintenance but never spill in that much.
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I'm sorry... Can't help because your level of expertise is way above mine. But, for next time: I always add the Amquel to some water in the kitchen sink.. I never hold the bottle above the tank. Guess those chemistry classes at the University of Florida paid off!
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Thank you for contacting AquaRain Support. Water conditions can be of great concern, especially when traveling to developing countries and the AquaRain has been designed specifically for this reason. Since bacteria vary greatly in size, porosity alone will not define the efficacy of a filters performance. The internal pore structure has a great deal of influence on ceramic filter performance. Testing with live organisms is the best determinate of performance. Our filters have been tested using the EPA protocols in a unique way. Our ceramic test articles were abraded down to 10% below their measured end-of-life and exposed to contaminated water before being sent in to the laboratory for testing. This was done to confirm that our ceramic filters were fully effective and safe to use until they reach their measurable end-of-life. Normal testing protocols only use brand-new, hand selected articles for testing and are therefore unreliable where the water quality is of concern. We went further and tested our filters with Brevundimonas diminuta, a very small bacteria used for testing in the health industry. We met EPA purifier standards even when using this much smaller test organism. Because of our real world testing results with this live organism, we realistically rate our ceramic pore size at .2 micron absolute. We have a great deal of information on our website especially, under the "testing" tab. There you will find a downloadable PDF Testing Summary Sheet for our ceramics. I hope this has answered your questions, please write again or contact us directly should you have any further questions. Kind Regards, AquaRain, Inc.
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I had the problem but then ran the descaling procedure from the instructions with the white vinegar - but a whole tank of it, not just a cup. You're also supposed to leave the vinegar in for 4 hrs which I didn't do. It worked and the smell and taste are now great. When I opened the tank before doing the procedure the smell was really noticeable so I realized I hadn't rinsed it well enough to start with. good luck!
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This depends on what is planted and what is under it. I have a tank with ADA Aqua Soil under this, and one with Seachem Fluorite under it. The sand is great where I have carpeting plants, as their roots can get a good grip. However, if you have fish that root around, they spread it everywhere and it quickly disappears into the soil. It is very pretty, though...just doesn't hold up to the fish. I never suck up the bottom of my tanks, so this isn't an issue for me, but if you do, it will be sucked right up into the siphon and deposited wherever it wants. :) Also, your filter makes a difference. In my 55 I have an Eheim canister that will blow this around if I'm not careful. ;) Lots to think about. This depends on what is planted and what is under it. I have a tank with ADA Aqua Soil under this, and one with Seachem Fluorite under it. The sand is great where I have carpeting plants, as their roots can get a good grip. However, if you have fish that root around, they spread it everywhere and it quickly disappears into the soil. It is very pretty, though...just doesn't hold up to the fish. I never suck up the bottom of my tanks, so this isn't an issue for me, but if you do, it will be sucked right up into the siphon and deposited wherever it wants. :) Also, your filter makes a... » Read More This depends on what is planted and what is under it. I have a tank with ADA Aqua Soil under this, and one with Seachem Fluorite under it. The sand is great where I have carpeting plants, as their roots can get a good grip. However, if you have fish that root around, they spread it everywhere and it quickly disappears into the soil. It is very pretty, though...just doesn't hold up to the fish. I never suck up the bottom of my tanks, so this isn't an issue for me, but if you do, it will be sucked right up into the siphon and deposited wherever it wants. :) Also, your filter makes a difference. In my 55 I have an Eheim canister that will blow this around if I'm not careful. ;) Lots to think about. « Show Less
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I am using in the top basket: Fluval Universal Filter Media Bags - one filled with ammonia remover and another with activated carbon. The second basket: Seachem Purigen in a Seachem Filter Media bag (very fine mesh able to contain the Purigen) and in the 3rd basket: Seachem Matrix Bio Media in the bottom
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I never had a problem with white powder. It is from hard water. I believe it is the minerals in the water.
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Our water produced both scale & mold in our humidifier. We have a double chamber humidifier so we have to put a "rattle" (as my husband refers to them) in each tank but they work great! It does control the white scale but we find that it is just inside a month before we have to change them (about 22 days or so) because we can detect the mold odor----but soooo much lighter of an odor than using the humidifier without them. We think they are a great product & a great value----they've helped us control sinus infections in our home & todays medical costs are worse than the cost of the products. Hope that helps! Our water produced both scale & mold in our humidifier. We have a double chamber humidifier so we have to put a "rattle" (as my husband refers to them) in each tank but they work great! It does control the white scale but we find that it is just inside a month before we have to change them (about 22 days or so) because we can detect the mold odor----but soooo much lighter of an odor than using the humidifier without them. We think they are a great product & a great value----they've helped us control sinus infections in our home & todays medical costs are worse than the cost of the... » Read More Our water produced both scale & mold in our humidifier. We have a double chamber humidifier so we have to put a "rattle" (as my husband refers to them) in each tank but they work great! It does control the white scale but we find that it is just inside a month before we have to change them (about 22 days or so) because we can detect the mold odor----but soooo much lighter of an odor than using the humidifier without them. We think they are a great product & a great value----they've helped us control sinus infections in our home & todays medical costs are worse than the cost of the products. Hope that helps! « Show Less
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Mine went out in 2 months. Not good quality in the slightest. Replaced it and never looked back. Also a 20 gallon filter on a 25 gallon tank is probably too small if you fill it up all the way. You should always go bigger. But that's off topic. If it came with the setup then use it until it poops out and replace it. If you bought, return it. I can't speak for fluval but I know I hated the aqueon.
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This is normal. If the light is out so is your UV lamp. By the way. I have that same filter on my 30 monster Oscar Cichlids tank I have not change the water or clean the filter for 9 months. The numbers are great. Excellent filter for the price. Make sure you put some good bio rocks, carbon and ammonia media. Good luck
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Sounds like you used too much safe start, only a 1/2 teaspoon per 2 gallons.. Dont rush it. For me, with a pump running, at least 7 days. Buy only 1 fish to test, watch the fish for a day. Add fish 1 or 2 at a time and see that they are healty..good luck
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I believe the instructions recommend cleaning it weekly but I definitely forget about it for a month or two at a time. To clean it, just put some white vinegar into the tank with a little water, place it back on the base and let it sit. Any minerals will wipe off easily and then just rinse out the tank and base- super easy!
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I have the same issue. Comes out "yellow" and thick, but when it hits the water it congeals into a mass of gel, which my fish think is food, and sinks to the bottom. Don't know if it's this but my tank (5 gal) suddenly became cloudy. I can't find an expiration date on the bottle, so I'm calling Tetra. Additives always scare me.
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From my perspective, it is not easy. Unless you don't mind having left over residue from the previous diffusing session. One suggestion that I found was to fill the tank with a vinegar and water mixture and run it through the diffuser for about an hour in order to clean the diffuser tank.
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Giant bags of salt are heavy... and that's all I can think of. We've had ours for 6 months or so, and it's done wonderfully with very little maintenance or need for additional salt, etc. After our first week figuring out how long it needs to run, checking levels, etc... it's been set and forget. Every subsequent water test has been perfect. I did ask our tech if there were any issue with salinity... He said his only concern would be generating too much chlorine. Once you adjust the run time to suit your needs, that shouldn't be a problem.
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I can't say , I have done several water changes since I first put this in my tank . My sponges still hold bacteria. So I haven't used it since I cycled my tank. I just keep testing my water, I have fancy gold fish
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The powder that is used for them is there life water and replacing that water is a really bad idea. Cleaning the tank is the more preferred choice since your just getting rid of the gunk on the bottom
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Hi Karol. I have a 75 gallon aquarium and a fluval 405 filter (you can see them on google or maybe ebay or amazon. I bought these tablets one time to try them. I like a different product a WHOLE lot better. After fighting my cloudy tank many times I use my tank's hose lines to clean the gravel just before I clean the whole filter box. Then I use a cleaner I get at Wal Mart. Jungle brand Clear Water. It works great. I love it and you can see results sometimes in a couple of hours. Try it you'll love it. Burr