Cloudy water

[soulseeker]

2 weeks ago i upgraded my tank I am now using a fine sand. The water is somewhat cloudy still and has been about the same for over a week with what look like the sand still in the water unsettled. How long will the take to clear or any advise I only a pair of clowns and a few snails in the tank.

 

[cloak]

Bacterial bloom?

As long as your parameters are not all over the map, somewhat stable, just leave it alone for awhile. It will balance itself out. I don't think it would take this long for the dust to settle.

 

[Aquarist007]

Re: Cloudy water

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14851872#post14851872 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by soulseeker
2 weeks ago i upgraded my tank I am now using a fine sand. The water is somewhat cloudy still and has been about the same for over a week with what look like the sand still in the water unsettled. How long will the take to clear or any advise I only a pair of clowns and a few snails in the tank.

I would run a small layer of medium argonite over the fine sand and encapsulate it--other wise everytime a fish or invert digs in it you are going to have a sand storm
If you keep good flow in the tank and run a micron filter sock over the drain line it will help clear up the mess faster.

 

[WaterKeeper]

Don't overdo it. Most of that sand will settle and, as it acquires a bacterial film, it will all settle in place. Just give it some time.