I started a tank yest (60g) using biomax from another established tank and 20g worth of water from an established tank. Now, I rushed into it by putting in 40lbs of tahitian sand that was cleaned 10min/10lb. However, the tank is still dark and foggy from the sand and I was wondering if it would be safe to do a 50% water change or not. Before I put in the 20g, I did fill the tank all the way to do a 80% water change. Right now theres a 4" jardini in it.
New tank and water change question
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It takes time for the water to settle, keep the filter going, and it should clear up soon, you have a relatively big tank, so your filter just needs time to do it's job. It will clear, so i suggest you don't put any fish in it until it clears.
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Bala Shark
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Bala Shark
You should have waited until the water settled before putting the Jardini in. Hopefully it is a hardy fish and can survive the murkiness in the tank.
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Dan C
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Dan C
Yeah, I realized it was too soon but it was too late. I'm running an Aqua Clear 110. The water doesn't get any better so I will really need to clean it soon. The jardini is doing fine. It's eating right and all that good stuff.
I find a sponge filter works best for removing suspended fines from new gravel. They're also easy to clean, although the more clogged tey are the finer the material they remove
