New set up help and feedback

[mbarsky]

IM nuvo fusion 20g
12 lbs dry reef saver BRS
2 lbs live rock from LFS
20 lbs ocean direct sand original grade
Upgraded return pump sicce 1.5
Powerhead choices hydor nano 425 or Evo 850 (I have 2 of these )
Jbj unibody 54 w
Tunze Ato
Hydor skimmer nano on the way

My questions are :
1. I got water sand and rock in 2 days ago and I'm a cloudy mess, I'm only running the return on the lowest setting. Do I just need to wait it out ?
2. What should I use for flow what powerhead or combination of them.
3. Anyone have exp with this jbj light I bought it used on a steal of a deal.


Any thoughts feedback would be great
MB

 

[morleyz]

For the cloudiness, you need some type of mechanical filtration. Put a filter sock, floss, sponge, etc. in the the flow to capture the suspended dust.