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  1. ezz1r

    ezz1r Feather Star

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    I just filled the tank with water added sand and ran my Protein skimmer and return pump to test plumbing all is OK no leaks and the gate valves work as designed.

    My question is the sump now looks like crap due to the sand silt. Should i remove and clean out the sump or just wait till the silt is stabilized and then clean while running the sump for a few days.

    How long before it clears up?

    Once again thanks for the advise...

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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    I would definitely wait and let the silt clear. It may take like 4 or 5 days.

    Congratulations on the new system.
     
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  3. 2in10

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    Congrats on the new system. Just run circulation in the DT it might help it settle quicker.
     
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  4. ezz1r

    ezz1r Feather Star

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    Thanks forum will do...

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  5. kss2801

    kss2801 Montipora Capricornis

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    Nice looking set up man.

    LOL
     
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  6. ezz1r

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    Light @ the end of the tunnel finally ... LOL very nice sand BUT ! what a mission since i did not wash B4 introducing into tank... Has been a week or so but finally starting to clear up...

    thanks again forum for the advise...


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  7. dellyjoe

    dellyjoe Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    haha can;t wait to see you put all of your fish in.

    what do you have in mind. with a 90g tank you really can have any fish,
     
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  8. ezz1r

    ezz1r Feather Star

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    delljoe not sure yet will be combining my 39 gallon BF into this tank for economic reasons...LOL

    1 TP Clown ,1 Peppermint Shrimp, 1 Electric Blue Damsel, 1 Blue/Green Reef Chromis, Dusters,Purple shrooms, lobophyllia, ricordea , favia, pavona, zoas


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    Update: Work in Progress

    Well after adding another 40 of live sand it seemed to do the trick no more silt ....next stop cycle ... Will be finishing the scape 2 day .....

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  10. amdninjaboy

    amdninjaboy Astrea Snail

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    Thats looking better, happy cycling!!
     
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