southdown dust

[greatgman001]

ne1 here know how to control the sand's dust

no i didnt rinse it
all my rocks have the sediment on them and if i swish them off i know i will get anotherwhite out and
my cascade 300 hob wll take newhere from 8+hrs to 2 days to clear it
but by then the sand will have settled back on the rocks

 

[raynist]

I would rinse my southdown 5 - 10 times before putting it in the tank.

Eventually it should settle down.

 

[Bill King]

If the "dust" is heavy enough to settle on the rocks, the filter probably will not take it out of the tank.
I'd use a turkey baster to gently "wash" a small area, let things settle, baste another area etc.
Remember in a reef only bad things happen fast. Don't be in a rush, the dust will settle.

Good luck
Bill

 

[jstlsn]

greatgman001, any updates on the South Down Dust? I think I am having a similar problem. Here is a picture from my tank. I am adding water right now.

Thanks
Brad

 

[acer]

mine cleared in 2 days - I do have alittle settled on the rocks- but I will use a baster as suggested. Make sure when you add water you use a plate or other "deflector".

 

[greatgman001]

the dust is not too bad now
i guess it needs to be weighted down some with bactiera
i got a maxijet 1200 w hacksaw mod in the tank so thew dust is still floating around but it has cleared up
i'd say 65%