Carbon & Clowdy water

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  1. tpasche

    tpasche Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    So, i went to the store today and picked up some API activated carbon for my sump since i just took of the HOB filter.

    I filled the bag according to the box's instructions and now after i filled it the water in the tank looks lightly cloudy. Is this normal when adding carbon?

    Hopefully i didnt do something wrong...

    The clown still is swimming around happy (he's all i got :))
     
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  2. mikejrice

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    Did you rinse the carbon?
     
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  3. tpasche

    tpasche Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Forgot to mention that - i did, for about a minute under tap water.

    The box said that the water doesn't have to be crystal clear... it just removes dust particles...

    Will this harm my fish?
     
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    Shouldnt be a problem.
     
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  5. tpasche

    tpasche Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    These were the instructions:

    Rinse thoroughly under cool tap water to remove any loose dust.
    NOTE: ACTIVATED FILTER CARBON does not need to rinse clear.

    2. Place filter in the filter cartridge or in a filter media bag.
     
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    tpasche Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Thanks I appreciate the help. + karma
     
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  7. Phayes

    Phayes Aiptasia Anemone

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    that usually clears up within a few hours or more.
     
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