Cloudy water?

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  1. SteelerMike

    SteelerMike Feather Duster

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    So now I have my mag3 and two koralia 1050's going. Hopefully that helps
     
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Did you rinse the sand before you added it?
     
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  3. SteelerMike

    SteelerMike Feather Duster

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    There's no sand in there yet, just water. My plan was to mix the water, then add sand and rock but I haven't gotten that far yet due to the cloudy water:-/
     
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    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Did you make sure to clean the tank thoroughly before adding the water?
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Ah, gotcha...
     
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  6. SteelerMike

    SteelerMike Feather Duster

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    Yes it was clean and had fresh ro water in it for a few days being circulated by the koralias, clouded up after adding the salt
     
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  7. SteelerMike

    SteelerMike Feather Duster

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    All cleared up! Thanks for your help guys. I ran the 3 pumps and also ran my cannister filter with some filter floss in it, not sure which thing did the trick, but it's all good now;D
     
    SteelerMike, Apr 19, 2012
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  8. Kevin3884

    Kevin3884 Tassled File Fish

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    I was going to bet that it would be clear today once that other pump got going...it just wasnt being stirred enough :)
     
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  9. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    you think that was cloudy wait until you add the sand :)
     
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    Kevin3884 Tassled File Fish

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    Word of advice on this subject...add the sand with a PVC tube and a funnel...direct it to the bottom of the tank evenly and slowly to try to combat the "cloud" effect :) it wont stop it completely, but it will sure be better than dumping bags! :)
     
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