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[lillibirdy]

It is finally HERE! And it is set up, but my magnum filter isn't here yet, should be here today or tomorrow. It is so cloudy from the bajillions of bubbles on every surface and the remnants of the dust (I spose), from the (well rinsed and vinegar tested) river rock gravel that I can't see it. I set it up last night, and thought I would get up this AM and at least be able to see the back of the tank......I don't remember my smaller tanks being quite this cloudy right off, any ideas how long it will take for me to be able to actually SEE what I just set up, lol? I guess that filter will surely help, but those air bubbles WOW, they are still holding strong!
KathyW

 

[WILDER]

It's because you haven't a filter to pull the fine particles and dust out of the water, you will notice a difference once you put your filter in, good luck.

 

[sydney]

From my experience it may take a few days even after you put you filter in for it to get really clear. I know when I set up my 29gal tank I had two filters going (a back filter and an ugf) and it still took about 3 days before the water didn't look cloudy. but be patient, it will clear up!