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prezzi
03/29/2013, 10:47 AM
should i turn my pumps on when i first add my sand and the water is still cloudy ??

Sk8r
03/29/2013, 11:39 AM
Wash your sand in conditioned tapwater. Lay down your rock first, lay down your sand, THEN add your water, by pouring into a bowl or onto a piece of plastic like a garbage sack. This helps prevent clouding. You can run your pump after you have everything in, but cloudiness will not dissipate until bacteria starts to grow and bind the dust together. Having your rock atop your sand can lead to a rockslide due to undermining.

MrClam
03/29/2013, 12:22 PM
I dont see any reason to if you dont have any livestock in the tank (you shouldnt). Just let it settle for a day and then kick everything on.

r1racer
03/29/2013, 12:42 PM
If you add it too fast you will have to run carbon to get rid of the cloudiness.