Hey, I am a complete novice but really want to get into keeping tropical fish. I have picked up a 15 gallon hexagonal tank and have decorated it with a sand bed (1 inch at front - 3 at back) a couple of rocks and a few plants. As can be expected, on the first day the water was very misty. The filter seemed to clear up most of the worst mess. I have added dechlorinator and a chemical to increase the bacterial growth rate in my filter.
However, there is still a very faint white/grey haze. The water is no way as clear as the tanks at my local store or the photos I see from people on this forum.
Do any of you guys have any suggestions - I did clean the sand by the way.
Also, if you have any comments on my set-up etc please let me know, I am a little concerned that I may have bought a tank thats a bit small, also advise on how many fish and what types would be good. I wanted to keep angel fish but I think due to the tank size I'm better off keeping with tetras.
Just some things to kep you busy if your bored at work like me
However, there is still a very faint white/grey haze. The water is no way as clear as the tanks at my local store or the photos I see from people on this forum.
Do any of you guys have any suggestions - I did clean the sand by the way.
Also, if you have any comments on my set-up etc please let me know, I am a little concerned that I may have bought a tank thats a bit small, also advise on how many fish and what types would be good. I wanted to keep angel fish but I think due to the tank size I'm better off keeping with tetras.
Just some things to kep you busy if your bored at work like me
Tetras and other small fish would be much happier in the tank. 
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