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	cloudy water need help asap
gaz2374 Fingerling Posts: 44 Kudos: 48 Votes: 1 Registered: 24-Mar-2005	iv recently changed my substrate from gravel to sand . the sand has settled and has been 2 days since it was added but i still have cloudy water will this just go on its own over the next few days or is there away to get rid of it .
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	First question is ... did you rinse it very VERY well? Next question is...did you take any steps to prevent a minicycle if the tank was already cycled when switching the substrate? Third question...does it look to be small particles or does it look like just a cloud...you may have to look really close. ^_^ [hr width='40%']"I'm alright, I'm alright It only hurts when I breathe"
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
gaz2374 Fingerling Posts: 44 Kudos: 48 Votes: 1 Registered: 24-Mar-2005	1st yes i rinsed really well for an hour 2nd no precautions as the tank wasnt cycled fully yet anyway so i guess i just set it back a week or so . 3rd it is just a cloud no particals i can see even when very close to tank .
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Alright...then fourth question. What are your ammonia nitrIte and nitrATe readings? A cloud that has particles that can be seen is more likely to be dust from the sand that wasn't rinsed enough (an hour may not have been long enough). A cloud that is simply white cloudyness is signs of a bacterial battle. ^_^ [hr width='40%']"I'm alright, I'm alright It only hurts when I breathe"
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27


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