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Maxi
08/13/2008, 09:18 PM
I added 25 lbs of live sand, and the sump and display tank are all really foggy. How long will it take for it to clear?

Should I have the koralia 2 off? (26g bowfront).
James77
08/13/2008, 09:27 PM
No more than a few days- live rock would help.
Maxi
08/13/2008, 09:30 PM
there is live rock.
SmknReefer
08/13/2008, 11:10 PM
Could always try a little water clarifier, however I prefer things to just run their course. Its normal and you are fine.... just kep testing.. Oh and more live rock always helps!

What kinda filters/skimmers you running? Those usually aid the quickest in clearing it up. Try a carbon filter but you'll need to rinse it often for a day or two to help get the crud out.
Maxi
08/13/2008, 11:14 PM
I'm running a mag 5 pump and a hob whisper filter 30 that's currently off. no skimmer atm.. i have to buy it later.

So i guess i'm going to turn the filter on :p
Playa-1
08/13/2008, 11:28 PM
It took mine a bout 5 days to clear up. Each day you could see a little further into the water. I thought it was going to take forever :)
mluz
08/14/2008, 07:36 AM
My tank cleared overnight, but i also made sure to rinse the sand until only clear water was coming out of the bucket. I had my skimmer running, i'm sure that also helped a lot.
inachu
08/14/2008, 07:42 AM
Has anyone ever tried just opening up the sand bag inside the tank then pulling up on the bag?

I'll try that next time if I ever need a new sand bed.
Maxi
08/14/2008, 07:46 AM
Well, it cleared up over night. Amazing, lol. My hob filter is awesome :D
Michael
08/14/2008, 07:54 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13152746#post13152746 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Maxi
Well, it cleared up over night. Amazing, lol. My hob filter is awesome :D

thats great news mine took 2 days to clear but probably 4-5 to become crystal clear
mluz
08/14/2008, 08:41 AM
Great, i would still consider getting a protein skimmer soon, probably the best piece of equipment for a reef tank (aside from lights)
Maxi
08/14/2008, 09:03 AM
Yeah, I plan on getting the octopus 110
jdmcivicek9
08/14/2008, 09:07 AM
i always put a trashbag over my sand when i setup my first and second tank then filled it up with water and took the bag out so it reduced how much crap got floating around and my water cleared really fast probably 8 hours or so...
inachu
08/14/2008, 09:14 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13153277#post13153277 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jdmcivicek9
i always put a trashbag over my sand when i setup my first and second tank then filled it up with water and took the bag out so it reduced how much crap got floating around and my water cleared really fast probably 8 hours or so...

thats an awsome idea!