<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10678968#post10678968 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by intruder
Hi caseyjones.
To my understanding what you have is an ionic imbalance, an abundance of some of your more prevalent cations (positively charged ions like calcium and/or magnesium) or an abundance of carbonate (negatively charged). The abundance of some of these ions will cause a precipitate, like calcium carbonate, and could cause a white hazed look in your water column or clumping of the sand. I would check your alkalinity and calcium levels. If you have trouble with the calcium level, your magnesium level may be too low. The safest and fastest way to correct an ionic imbalance is to stop adding any supplements, (if you add any?) Perform enough partial water changes, to bring your calcium and alkalinity levels into their acceptable range. I hope this helps you!
