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Lockes
07/06/2010, 01:31 AM
I recently added a new sump to my breeding setup. The aragonite was washed but has still made the water cloudy and I have a thin layer of “dust” on all the tanks. Will this clear over time? I would presume this will have no negative effect on the fish

kaimarkhirst
07/06/2010, 01:41 AM
this dust can affect readings slightly and irritate fish gills and, in some circumstances, suffocate small fish. It depends on how bad it is..

Lockes
07/06/2010, 03:45 AM
not bad.....very slightly murky

kaimarkhirst
07/06/2010, 05:18 AM
if thats the case then, the worst youll have is a dirty inside tank glass, and dusty stuff thats in there.

What it is is the micro particles in the water column. Itll settle soon enough. All youll have to do is give your tank a clean when its settled.

Also, keep your eye on the magnesium and calcium content in your tank as new arogonite sand beds tend to eat up magnesium and calcium quick when germinating..

Hope this helps,

Kai