The cloudiness could be from uneaten food the fish cant get to because of the sticks. Some food will cloud the water. Sometimes trying to cycle a tank like you did doesnt work right away. I would get a ammonia test kit also or a full one.
Okay, I don't think its uneaten food, I gravel vaced 2 days ago and have been watching the sev eat, feeding him in 2 small portions a day so no food seems to be falling to the bottom.