polishing water?

[Johnny]

I have a 39 gallon tank that has been cycling for a month and the water is becoming cloudy.The tank has 8 snails and is starting to grow some green hair algae. The diatom bloom is now dying off.

My question is without a sump or hang-on filter how do I use carbon to remove the cloudy look of the water?

I have:
CPR BAK PAK
2) Maxi-jet 1200 powerheads
2) 55 watt PC light fixtures

[Chryocon]

Some people hear will hate me for saying this but if you don't have a sump why not use a canister to house the carbon or you could find a spot to slip a carbon bag in on you CPR BAK PAK

[Johnny]

Does the carbon just have to be there or does the water have to to be forced across it?

[Chryocon]

The water has to move through it......I would think, if it was just sitting there in a corner it would only help the water that poasses through it

[bmcelhinn]

do you have any live rock? I've found that using alot of live rock while cycling a tank usually makes the water crystal clear.