clearing up a tank

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  1. High_hopes

    High_hopes Astrea Snail

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    I was wondering what is the best way to clear up a tank after putting sand and rock into the tank. It's been about 2 days and i haven't run the filter just yet. I was wondering if i should start running it to clear up the water a bit more?
     
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  2. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    is it just cloudy?
     
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  3. ricoop

    ricoop Skunk Shrimp

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    If you are using an HOB filter you can run it to help clear up the water. Depending on how cloudy it is you will probably have to rinse the filter pad since it may start to clog.
     
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  4. DustinB32

    DustinB32 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I had the same problem. Took mine about 5 days to completely clear up. I know it sucks but just give it a couple more days..
     
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  5. cobracop

    cobracop Astrea Snail

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    yep, run it
     
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  6. High_hopes

    High_hopes Astrea Snail

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    yes its just cloudy, so it can take a little longer than i thought.
     
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  7. Stammer

    Stammer Bristle Worm

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    Once I started to run my filter/pump it seem to help speed the process up a bit.
    i would try that for a day and see if that doesn't start to show better results. Took mine about 3 days, and I had started my sump pump 1/2 way into the 1st day.
     
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  8. High_hopes

    High_hopes Astrea Snail

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    Ok, i just started the filter at 7pm est. I hope to see some results tomorrow
     
    High_hopes, Oct 15, 2011
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