Cloudy Water

mdodso00 · 02/23/2010, 10:29 AM

I started my new 30gal sunday afternoon and my water is pretty cloudy still this morning, i put in my sand first and rinsed it a little but not too much, then added my water, i have a powerhead running in the tank right now, what do i need to do to make it clear up? thanks

todd141 · 02/23/2010, 10:51 AM

Time. It will take a few days at least to clear up.

I run a cannister with carbon only - but will put filter floss in it every once in a while for a day to clear the tank up.

mdodso00 · 02/23/2010, 10:55 AM

for future reference how should i start the tank, put in the sand first or the water first etc?

Michael · 02/23/2010, 11:02 AM

well there will be mixed answers, heres mine, id suggest filling the tank with water, allowing it to get to the proper salinity and temperature, then after a day or 2 when fully oxygenated add cured live rock, leave for 2-3 days until your totally satisfied the final rock layout is looking right for you, when your 100% sure then turn off powerheads and add washed clean sand around the rocks, id suggest 1-1.5 inches of medium grade aragonite.

mdodso00 · 02/23/2010, 11:17 AM

thanks alot, how do you wash the sand? the grains are so fine im just not sure how to do it?

orion1 · 02/23/2010, 11:33 AM

I use a bucket and run ro into it then stir sand into it let it stand for about 5 min then pour off the top water, repeat until the water is clean (it takes a while)

mdodso00 · 02/23/2010, 11:43 AM

yeah I didnt do that so I think its going to take longer for my tank to clear up bc of that.

02/23/2010, 10:29 AM	#1
mdodso00 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Smith, AR Posts: 204	Cloudy Water I started my new 30gal sunday afternoon and my water is pretty cloudy still this morning, i put in my sand first and rinsed it a little but not too much, then added my water, i have a powerhead running in the tank right now, what do i need to do to make it clear up? thanks

02/23/2010, 11:02 AM	#4
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	well there will be mixed answers, heres mine, id suggest filling the tank with water, allowing it to get to the proper salinity and temperature, then after a day or 2 when fully oxygenated add cured live rock, leave for 2-3 days until your totally satisfied the final rock layout is looking right for you, when your 100% sure then turn off powerheads and add washed clean sand around the rocks, id suggest 1-1.5 inches of medium grade aragonite. __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

02/23/2010, 10:51 AM	#2
todd141 Golf Nut Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Centerville, OH Posts: 385	Time. It will take a few days at least to clear up. I run a cannister with carbon only - but will put filter floss in it every once in a while for a day to clear the tank up.

02/23/2010, 10:55 AM	#3
mdodso00 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Smith, AR Posts: 204	for future reference how should i start the tank, put in the sand first or the water first etc?

02/23/2010, 11:17 AM	#5
mdodso00 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Smith, AR Posts: 204	thanks alot, how do you wash the sand? the grains are so fine im just not sure how to do it?

02/23/2010, 11:33 AM	#6
orion1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 54	I use a bucket and run ro into it then stir sand into it let it stand for about 5 min then pour off the top water, repeat until the water is clean (it takes a while)

02/23/2010, 11:43 AM	#7
mdodso00 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Smith, AR Posts: 204	yeah I didnt do that so I think its going to take longer for my tank to clear up bc of that.