Cloudy Tank

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scrotaye
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Cloudy Tank

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I'm new to the aquarium scene. Last night I filled up my 55g tank and it was cloudy. This morning it was a little better. I figured I didn't rinse the crushed coral good enough. So, I took everything out. Rinsed and rinsed and rinsed. Then filled up the tank again. Same thing.

My question is, can I put my GSPs in the cloudy tank? I'm sure it will settle, but I hate having my puffsters in the tiny tank they are in.

[edit] Should I add the bio-spira while the tank is cloudy?
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Post by Boxermom »

The Biospira needs to be added as soon as the fish is in the tank. Before, actually. The cloudiness will settle and won't hurt the fish.
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Post by Pufferpunk »

Add some filter floss to your filter to "polish" the water. The fish won't mind the cloudyness. Add B-S directly to your filter at the same tiem you add the fish.
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Post by Dinsdale »

Make sure you use something like Prime to detoxify the water when you add any to the tank.
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Post by scrotaye »

I did use Prime.

I just added bio-spira, and then the fish! It's been about 20 minutes. :) They seem to love it. It's nice to actually be able to watch them swim, instead of hover around in a little tank.

Thanks to everyone for helping me make these little guys happier! I'll show you guys a picture of my setup tomorrow.
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