Need crystal clear water QUICK!

**Cliff1858** · 06-13-2012, 09:48 PM

Hey everyone, I was on here last week regarding a simple leaking carbon problem. I am using my fish tank for a photoshoot and it will have peoples heads going in and out of it. Nothing else will be in the tank. I have a 70 gallon tank with an Aquaclear 70 filter.

I was getting cloudy water for the past two days so I took the water out. Right now the tank doesn't have any water in it. It sounds like the source of the cloudy/dirty water could of been from the bacterial bloom.

Any ideas or suggestions on keeping the water as clear as possible for the photoshoot tomorrow?

Thanks!

**Goes to 11!** · 06-13-2012, 09:56 PM

Make sure the tank is spotless and free of particulate matter and use RO water [Less total dissolved solids] Is my suggestion.

There may be others, Good luck.

**Honey Badger 1** · 06-13-2012, 09:58 PM

You are not keeping fish, there is no need to cycle or mature the tank, why not just remove the water, wipe the sides and refill as needed?

**Cliff1858** · 06-13-2012, 10:41 PM

Thats what I was planning to do. Will the filter even be needed?

**Honey Badger 1** · 06-13-2012, 10:43 PM

If all you are doing is having people stick their face in the tank so you can take a picture I see no need for a filter. Unless it's part of the picture or theme.

**Goes to 11!** · 06-13-2012, 10:45 PM

Your call, You could use one strictly for mechanical filtration for a bit if you wish and then take it off for the pics so it's not aerating the water [If it is a HOB].

Please post the pics here though, [If family friendly] It would be cool to check them out.

**chrisfraser05** · 06-13-2012, 11:18 PM

strange thread lol

**Indian Woods Angels** · 06-13-2012, 11:57 PM

Agree with just empty and refill. It should stay clean because the new water will have it's light dose of chlorine for a few hours or so. You may have to wipe out some bubbles though.