Tyler LaZerte Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Just set up my first aquarium! I have quiet a bit of cloudiness from the sand and was wondering if I should let it settle or should I put the sponge filter in? I don't know if the sponge filter will help or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, Tyler LaZerte said: Just set up my first aquarium! I have quiet a bit of cloudiness from the sand and was wondering if I should let it settle or should I put the sponge filter in? I don't know if the sponge filter will help or not. Most will settle eventually. What kind of sand? Did you prewash it? Sponge filter will help clear out particulates, but will also increase flow in the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler LaZerte Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 @Fish Folk Pool Filter Sand. I prewashed it very well but I accidentally started filling on the sand and it was bad news from there haha. I poured the water off of a rock in the aquarium to help but it didn't do much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Just now, Tyler LaZerte said: @Fish Folk Pool Filter Sand. I prewashed it very well but I accidentally started filling on the sand and it was bad news from there haha. I poured the water off of a rock in the aquarium to help but it didn't do much. It will settle fast. I’d put the sponge in and wait 24-48 hrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler LaZerte Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 @Fish Folk Okay. Thank you very much! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Drain it, and while draining, disturb the sand. Refill it and repeat if necessary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwack Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Tyler LaZerte said: @Fish Folk Pool Filter Sand. I prewashed it very well but I accidentally started filling on the sand and it was bad news from there haha. I poured the water off of a rock in the aquarium to help but it didn't do much. I've had good luck using pie plates while filling tanks to prevent this. I used to try and sort of bounce the water off hardscape, but as you found, it's never quite as easy as imagined. I'd second just letting it settle out. Fish won't care about a bit of debris floating around, assuming you're looking to stock the tank sooner rather than later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 For my 75 g with pool filter sand I fill very slowly with a garden watering diffuser. For the smaller tanks I pour over my hand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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