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05/06/2007, 02:50 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Victorville CA
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sand question
Hi i just put sand in my tank and its really cloudy should i keep the powerhead on or off and will the water clear up thx
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05/06/2007, 02:51 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: where the wind comes sweeping down the plains
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you can just leave the powerheads on. it will clear up in a day or so.
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05/06/2007, 03:43 PM
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Location: Tucson, AZ
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Make sure your skimmer stays on. It sometimes takes a few days. After bacteria populate the sand particles you shouldn't have any more sand storms.
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05/06/2007, 03:52 PM
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They call me EC
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: central Florida
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Run a good machanical filter and it will clear up in hours.
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