Newb With A Slight Problem..

[JamieM]

Hey as you can see im new (just look at the picture below and you can see that lol)

Im not sure if i have done something a tad wrong..

My setup is a Fluval Roma 125 tank

I have ; Gravel
& Speckled Sand..

Well i added water but must have disturbed the sand a little i was really careful but the water has gone murky ..

My question is will this clear up anytime soon/atall?

My rooms not this messy usually, i was just arranging it, and the florys were off in this picture because i want to avoid electricution lol

Thanks for anyhelp

 

[drewry]

HI
did u clean the sand before you put it in

 

[JamieM]

HI
did u clean the sand before you put it in

It spent close to 2hrs in boiled kettle water

I let it stand over night to settle abit, and it did but its still quite dull and murky, this morning i turned the pump on hoping that it could make a difference, just hope it doesnt get clogged up already?

 

[Colin_T]

just drain the tank and refill it.

 

[JamieM]

Surly the same will happen again?

Afterall its the sand thats made the murky water?

Im new to all this so i am learning

Pain in the bum though wish i didnt add sand , just gravel

 

[drewry]

HI
did u clean the sand before you put it in

It spent close to 2hrs in boiled kettle water

I let it stand over night to settle abit, and it did but its still quite dull and murky, this morning i turned the pump on hoping that it could make a difference, just hope it doesnt get clogged up already?

would of been best for you to put the sand in a bucket in the bath then run hot tap till the water in the bucket was clear but its done now .
like Colin_T says just empty the tank refill it with a couple of buckets if its still murky drain it of and do it again till the waters clear then fill it up to the top

 

[JamieM]

HI
did u clean the sand before you put it in

It spent close to 2hrs in boiled kettle water

I let it stand over night to settle abit, and it did but its still quite dull and murky, this morning i turned the pump on hoping that it could make a difference, just hope it doesnt get clogged up already?

would of been best for you to put the sand in a bucket in the bath then run hot tap till the water in the bucket was clear but its done now .
like Colin_T says just empty the tank refill it with a couple of buckets if its still murky drain it of and do it again till the waters clear then fill it up to the top

Thanks for your help mate, I was in an unstoppable eager beaver mood at 8pm yesterday i just wanted it all done..

It just goes to show you cant rush a piece of art.

Thanks for the help guys i think im going to enjoy this site

 

[JamieM]

Thanks for the advice guys.

I now can see my two ornaments, on monday im buying plantation as my local has nothing until then


Then on thursday its time for some fishhies

Il post some pics of my tank tomorrow if anyones interested

Well here she is..

Looks abit plain and empty at the minute, will be filled with life soon

Lots of plants to go in