Tank Has Been Setup For 3 Days.

[MarkR]

I have had my new tank setup now for 3 days now and everything looks good. At first the water was cloudy but that cleared up today.

I have noticed that on the surface of the water it seems to be a little murky as if there were a layer of dust on it.

Is this normal?

 

[wrs]

two things, it could be the substare if it was not rinsed.

the other I forget, but has to do with extra amounts of something, and you just stir it and it should go away, though your filter should be moving the water around.

 

[MarkR]

Thats the strange thing the filter is moving it around but does not seem to be clearing it.

BTW, what do you mean when you say substare?

 

[WILDER]

Yes it normal, float some kitchen paper in the tank that will remove it.

 

[cujoho78]

By substare they mean substrate, or the gravel on the bottom of your tank. I sometimes see a film on top of the water as well. I think it could be some dust, or oil from your hands etc from reaching in the water. As suggested above, float a piece of paper towel on top of the water to try to soak it up if it bothers you.