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	whitish junk after aging water???
ontariobetta Enthusiast Posts: 227 Kudos: 243 Votes: 2 Registered: 17-Jul-2004	I let my water age overnight before i do changes, and its clear when i put it in the aging bin. But the next day there is all this gross whitish junk all in it, usually on the bottom. Its all like little particles of something, sorry i can't describe it better. Does anyone knnow what this is and how I can get rid of it? thanks! ashley
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
hca Fish Addict Posts: 783 Kudos: 434 Votes: 211 Registered: 06-Mar-2004	its minerals, like calcium, lime , ect in your water. only way to get rid of it- is a good water filter.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
ontariobetta Enthusiast Posts: 227 Kudos: 243 Votes: 2 Registered: 17-Jul-2004	what kind of filter? thanks! ashley
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
sham Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3369 Kudos: 2782 Votes: 98 Registered: 21-Apr-2004	If it's just minerals there's not really a way to get rid of it. If it's settling out of the water then don't use the water from the bottom to avoid adding more of it to the tank. Your tank filter might suck up some of it but it will likely just break back down into smaller particles again. Have you tested the ph or hardness of your water? Basically the more calcium the higher the ph and the harder the water. If it's really high you can have trouble keeping some fish.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
hca Fish Addict Posts: 783 Kudos: 434 Votes: 211 Registered: 06-Mar-2004	a water filter for your house
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19


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