Adding live rock

[SFAquariums1]

Hi all,

I added 60 pounds of live rock to my 54 gallon corner bowfront and filled it today!

The salinity is spot on however the water is super cloudy. I finished filling it at around 4. Is it normal to take this long to clear up?

This is my first salt water tank


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[Sniperhank]

It depends. You can turn off the powerheads and things can settle quicker. As a bacteria base builds up in the sand, and this is a poor but best way I can put it, becomes stickier and won't get blown around so easily compared to fresh sand.

 

[SFAquariums1]

Awesome, it's starting to clear up now!


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[mr_X]

Good job with the aquascape

 

[SFAquariums1]

I didn't think it was too shabby for my first saltwater setup! I determined I don't like the ledge on the left as much as I thought I did..... I'm going to stack the 3 pieces on the ground up there lol.


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