Filter on after adding sand?

Discussion in 'Sand' started by jdameli1, Sep 14, 2010.

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  1. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    Do I turn my filter on while the sand is cloudy in the tank?

    Just added it and it's really cloudy
     
    jdameli1, Sep 14, 2010
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  2. M-Ocean Man

    M-Ocean Man Flame Angel

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    People will vary their opinions here. I would say run the filter with some pads and you will take a lot of the "suspended" or "colloid" fluids out of the water column. They contain no necessary trace elements or vitamins nor will you be removing any beneficial flora or fauna.

    If you have a sump - just keep an eye on your pads as they will clog VERY fast with all that stuff in the water.
     
    M-Ocean Man, Sep 14, 2010
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  3. caseydavis

    caseydavis Astrea Snail

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    I ran mine with the filter media. Like M-Ocean man said they clog fast I rinsed mine every so often.
     
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    It doesn't really matter much. I like to run it to try to get as much particulate matter out of the tank as possible, but it won't hurt anything if you don't.
     
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