Hopefully this is normal. Well, it is normal in that it happens to many people. It just wasn't clean enough not to cloud the water. How much sand did you wash at a time? How did you put it in the tank? Hence, my above advice that when you think it's clean rinse a few more times for good measure The same issue happened to me. Clearing it up was pretty easy. I did a good water change and let it settle for a couple days and if you did get it pretty clean, this may well do the trick and then ran the filter with some sacrificial filter padding which took care of the bulk of the cloudiness.
When noticeable progress stopped I added some water clarifier which took care of the last bit suspended in the water. When the water was clear the next day I tossed the sacrificial pads, added the ones I intended to use long term, and was good to go. Course, I'm using a canister filter that holds quite a lot of padding.
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Cleaning and Maintenance. Freshwater Substrates - Gravel, Sand. What equipment should I buy for my tank? About 25lbs left. I would love to put this sand into my tanks. Wondering if anyone else has or if it is even aquarium safe. Marinemom AC Members.
Apr 8, 3, 0 0. Some people have used it in their aquariums and they are fine with it. Mexican Racoon Se? Mar 13, 0 16 Memphis, TN. I tried it once. Pour it in an old pillowcase and rinse the heck out of it. In the end, I disliked it. I might give it a try. Play-sand looks cool. Mar 20, 0 0 49 macon , ga.
Dread AC Members. Jun 27, 87 0 0. It's definately safe. The grains are uniform in size and are more refined. Black quartz sand contains different minerals that give it its black color. Another advantage is that its dark color helps your aquarium plants and fish stand out because most fish are bright, light colors. This adds to the aesthetic appeal of your aquarium. If you do invest in specialty sand from a reputable company, this kind of sand can be pH neutral, which is good for your tank water.
It also has a more uniform look, which many aquarium owners prefer. There are all sorts of factors to consider when finalizing which kind of sand you want to use for your aquarium. Hopefully, the advantages, disadvantages, and steps for using play sand mentioned here will make it easier for you to decide whether it is the right choice of sand for you.
Remember, you can always experiment with different substrates and sand until you find one that is suitable for your fish, your plants, and for you in terms of maintenance and aesthetic appeal. How Often to Change the Aquarium Water? How much gravel does an aquarium needs? How to Deal with Aggressive Fish in an Aquarium? How to Use Peat Moss in Aquarium. Aquarium Sphere is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.
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