hachadwick
Pilot
I have a 50 gallon tank that I wanting to start a salt water tank in. I have decided at first I am going NOT have coral as I am still a novice in this hobbie. What I have done so far is:
So, after 2 days of water running through the filter and nothing disturbing the sand on the bottom, the water is clear but has this haze look to it. I am sure it is from the sand and water splashing all around while filling the tank, but I thought it would settle after a day or two with the filter running non-stop. Is there any thing I can do to get the water clear?
I know things don't happen quickly in fish tanks. I just want to make sure I am not doing something wrong with the sand instead of rocks in the tank. I like the look of sand. My Simon is about to leap from his current tank into the big one:question:.
I am still waiting to buy some equipment as I am on a limit aquarium budget, but I'll get there. Any tips and pointers would be awesome!
- I added 1-2 in of sand after rinsing repeatedly (this was my first time cleaning sand). The sand is play ground sand that does not contain silicon.
- I then added the 50 gallons of water useing my water hose.
- I have a Pengiun 200 filter running on it.
- After the tank was full, I have added the chlorine netralizer to the water.
- I then added the salt to the tank per the instructions on the salt I purchased from the local pet store.
So, after 2 days of water running through the filter and nothing disturbing the sand on the bottom, the water is clear but has this haze look to it. I am sure it is from the sand and water splashing all around while filling the tank, but I thought it would settle after a day or two with the filter running non-stop. Is there any thing I can do to get the water clear?
I know things don't happen quickly in fish tanks. I just want to make sure I am not doing something wrong with the sand instead of rocks in the tank. I like the look of sand. My Simon is about to leap from his current tank into the big one:question:.
I am still waiting to buy some equipment as I am on a limit aquarium budget, but I'll get there. Any tips and pointers would be awesome!
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