Need A Bit Off Help Plz :)

[avoc]

hi there. i bought a fish tank yestarday (220 Ltr) and put a 25kg bag off sand init with out washing it as the pet shop didint tell me to wash it. its been in the water for 18hr or so dose anyone no how long it will take b4 the waters clear ? i have keeped the filtter on should i be leaveing it on or off ? . P.s sorry for the spelling

 

[sted]

what filter have you got?

i would leave the filter off and it could take a few days before the sand really settles!

but then you run the risk of having dirt/ anything in our tank as you wont know what was in the sand that u didn't wash away?

 

[jacko32]

best thing to do is drain the tank and take the sand back out wash the sand then put it back in the tank fill the tank using the plate method so you dont stir the sand up again

 

[avoc]

what filter have you got?

i would leave the filter off and it could take a few days before the sand really settles!

but then you run the risk of having dirt/ anything in our tank as you wont know what was in the sand that u didn't wash away?

its my 1st tank so i didint no i had to wash the sand the Filter is a Aqua One Aquis 1050? maybe i shud empty my tank and wash the sand ? btw how many days is it befor i add the fish is it 5days thxs

best thing to do is drain the tank and take the sand back out wash the sand then put it back in the tank fill the tank using the plate method so you dont stir the sand up again

whats the plate method lol ?

 

[nurglespuss]

Hi there, don't worry.

First off, turn off the filter, remove it/disconnect it, and give it a good clean under a running tap (this time - use tank water for future cleaning).

Now, don't worry, your bigg aqaurium, is also a gig sand cleaner!

Grap your self a 'gravel vacuum' (very cheap) from petshop, and remove 2 thirds of the water.

Next, give the sand a good swirling round and make the remaining water really cloudy, begin syphoning of this water, until you can't remove any more. Now, add a bucket of water, and repeat 3 or 4 times, then just add one bucket of water and leave theaquarium over night.

In the morning, get hold of an old dinner plate or similar, and begin gently adding water back to the tank, trying not to disturb the sand too much.

when full (or near full) leave it alone agian for 24 hours.

the water should now be clear (inside glas may need a gentle rub down), re-insert your filter/re-attach etc.

and it should be good to go.

 

[raptorrex]

hi there. i bought a fish tank yestarday (220 Ltr) and put a 25kg bag off sand init with out washing it as the pet shop didint tell me to wash it. its been in the water for 18hr or so dose anyone no how long it will take b4 the waters clear ? i have keeped the filtter on should i be leaveing it on or off ? . P.s sorry for the spelling

have a look at your filter, regularly. clean the impeller, but nothing else! no need to remove the sand. only causes stree to the fish, and more debris will be put in the water.

my sand was washed and washed, after 10 months i removed some. it took the tank 12 hours to clear (and that was washed sand!). dont worry, just keep an eye on your filter and all, should, be well.

 

[avoc]

hi there. i bought a fish tank yestarday (220 Ltr) and put a 25kg bag off sand init with out washing it as the pet shop didint tell me to wash it. its been in the water for 18hr or so dose anyone no how long it will take b4 the waters clear ? i have keeped the filtter on should i be leaveing it on or off ? . P.s sorry for the spelling

have a look at your filter, regularly. clean the impeller, but nothing else! no need to remove the sand. only causes stree to the fish, and more debris will be put in the water.

my sand was washed and washed, after 10 months i removed some. it took the tank 12 hours to clear (and that was washed sand!). dont worry, just keep an eye on your filter and all, should, be well.

i havint any fish yet i was told to wait about 5days afther setting my tank up b4 getting fish ? i just want a good tank lol is it much to ask for

 

[chigwellhammer]

Avoc, Have you got msn? Ill speak to you on there if you want im fairly new

 

[avoc]

craigeavo@hotmail.co.uk

 

[chigwellhammer]

Ill add you now.

 

[the biffster]

hi there. i bought a fish tank yestarday (220 Ltr) and put a 25kg bag off sand init with out washing it as the pet shop didint tell me to wash it. its been in the water for 18hr or so dose anyone no how long it will take b4 the waters clear ? i have keeped the filtter on should i be leaveing it on or off ? . P.s sorry for the spelling

have a look at your filter, regularly. clean the impeller, but nothing else! no need to remove the sand. only causes stree to the fish, and more debris will be put in the water.

my sand was washed and washed, after 10 months i removed some. it took the tank 12 hours to clear (and that was washed sand!). dont worry, just keep an eye on your filter and all, should, be well.

i havint any fish yet i was told to wait about 5days afther setting my tank up b4 getting fish ? i just want a good tank lol is it much to ask for

dont do a fish in cycle you need to cycle the
tank first which could take up to two months
if you put your fish in without cycling it
you will be wasting your money as the will most
likely all die so you need to a fish less cycle read this link
http/theaquariumwiki.com/The_Nitrogen_Cycle
fish in cycling is to hard a lot of testing and a lot
of water changes waterdrop or oldman47 are the people
i would ask for advice

 

[nurglespuss]

We used to do fish cycled tanks back in the day, no real harm ever came of it, and the 'sacrificial fish' very rarely lived up to the title.

However, with todays technology, theres very little need to do a fish cycled tank.

 

[chigwellhammer]

Nothing wrong with a fish in cycle, Ive had my fish in my tank for a week tomorrow and they are all healthy and fine.

 

[nurglespuss]

Agree entirely

 

[raptorrex]

hi there. i bought a fish tank yestarday (220 Ltr) and put a 25kg bag off sand init with out washing it as the pet shop didint tell me to wash it. its been in the water for 18hr or so dose anyone no how long it will take b4 the waters clear ? i have keeped the filtter on should i be leaveing it on or off ? . P.s sorry for the spelling

have a look at your filter, regularly. clean the impeller, but nothing else! no need to remove the sand. only causes stree to the fish, and more debris will be put in the water.

my sand was washed and washed, after 10 months i removed some. it took the tank 12 hours to clear (and that was washed sand!). dont worry, just keep an eye on your filter and all, should, be well.

i havint any fish yet i was told to wait about 5days afther setting my tank up b4 getting fish ? i just want a good tank lol is it much to ask for

dont do a fish in cycle you need to cycle the
tank first which could take up to two months
if you put your fish in without cycling it
you will be wasting your money as the will most
likely all die so you need to a fish less cycle read this link
http/theaquariumwi..._Nitrogen_Cycle
fish in cycling is to hard a lot of testing and a lot
of water changes waterdrop or oldman47 are the people
i would ask for advice

why not? fish in cycle is just something, some, prefer not to do. but there is no rule, or advantages, forcing fishless cycling. its up to the individual.