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240 is full, but cloud won't disperse


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    Tom Toro - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Default 240 is full, but cloud won't disperse

    So I've got the tank full with 0 tds water, sg to 1025 and temp to 75. I already had the 240lbs of special reef sand (not rinsed) in the tank when I filled it with water. It filled clean and then I turned one tunze on low to keep it from stagnating until I could see if there was going to be any kind of cycle. That's when the cloud started and after I shut the tunze overnight, it still won't settle. At least two days now. I'm setting up a temporary overflow with sponge and a sump to circulate the water and maybe clean it up some. Also going to have an AquaC 180 skimmer on a mag 7. Q:Can you guys think of a better way to clean this cloud up besides dumping my $50 of salt water and starting over? Thanks, Tom
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    135g down and given to a buddy. New pic after the wall is repaired.

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    I'd go with a filter sock, and call it good.
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    I agree- hope the filter sock does it for you.

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    Thanks guys, I forgot I had those just laying around. I'll do that tomorrow. Again, thanks!
    240g Great Lakes Glass! ETSS1400/panworld250,LED 120wX4 AJM, LED,2x sunbrite ,Tunzex4/,200gal sump/mixed reef/Biopellets. Hammerhead return. UV 57w. Chiller.

    135g down and given to a buddy. New pic after the wall is repaired.

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    I have used the pillow stuffing trick which worked great. I put it in the fuge next to the drain and make a line across the fuge. It's very cheap and collects the fine sediment very quickly! Filter sock works but gets clogged very quickly. Food for thought is all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by binford4000 View Post
    I have used the pillow stuffing trick which worked great. I put it in the fuge next to the drain and make a line across the fuge. It's very cheap and collects the fine sediment very quickly! Filter sock works but gets clogged very quickly. Food for thought is all.
    I've used this same stuffing. Works great!
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    Throw an aquaclear hob filter on it for a few days. Stir the sand up every fee hours and you will be good.

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    Seed the sand with several cups of live sand from a trusted friends system to jumpstart the bacteria growth. Once the sand starts getting coated with beneficial bacteria it will settle like a rock.
    I had the same problem when I started my 100G with 330 lbs of unrinsed Southdown sugar sand. It took a week or two to be crystal clear but the benefits of the surface area of the fine sand were worth it.

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    Tom Toro - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Thanks for the help, Folks!

    I ran an overflow through a filter sock and also ran the Aqua C. Lots of white skim that didn't smell. All cleared up today and can see to the back.

    Great suggestions!
    240g Great Lakes Glass! ETSS1400/panworld250,LED 120wX4 AJM, LED,2x sunbrite ,Tunzex4/,200gal sump/mixed reef/Biopellets. Hammerhead return. UV 57w. Chiller.

    135g down and given to a buddy. New pic after the wall is repaired.

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    Pics Tom! Lets see this puppy. Lol

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