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02/07/2010, 08:56 AM
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How Long??
How long does it take for sand to settle for a new tank?
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02/07/2010, 09:00 AM
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Should start to settle in a day and clear up with in 2-3 days.
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02/07/2010, 09:02 AM
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thank you
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02/07/2010, 09:04 AM
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Yep a couple/few days. If you have a sump put a filter sock on the drain line into your sump and change it or clean it out everyday, this should help shorten the time up.
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02/07/2010, 12:37 PM
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It may clear in a few days and it could take a week to 10 days. If you didn't rinse the sand then it could take even longer then that.
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02/07/2010, 02:52 PM
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If its not rinsed then it might cloud up everytime you disturb it for a long time. Even after it settles.
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