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If treating with Prazi - when done. This tank is underfiltered as its a mechanical unit and biowheels have Very Little surface and you want to have mechanical , biological and chemical to manage proper water quality. The penguin will polish water and trap particles via the cartridge.Just tested - both at 0.0
I have a Penguin 350 HOB Power Filter. But I have removed all carbon, which is causing the cloudiness. Water was crystal clear before treatment.
When would you add carbon back in?
Chemical is what traps and breaks down chemical compounds such as feces and uneaten food often accomplished carbon and GFO
Biological is what utilizes the natural process of biological filtration such as use of ceramic nuggets, bio blocks, and microscopic bacteria surfaces as examples. Best it to add or use a hang on refugium such as Reef octopus or AquaMaxx unit and even add a hang on skimmer such as ice cap K1- or K2 100.
I have a hard time believing your readings are zero with cloudiness and type of filtration and suspect false readings.
When you get an opportunity, take a water sample to a store that does NOT use Api kits and have them test your ammonia and nitrates and compare readings- then you'll know where your levels truly are at