Can you answer my question please???

[Dee12dee12]

How long does it usually take for this cloud of sand to settle?

Should I turn on my return pump and let the tank run as normal or should I leave the return pump off and let the sand settle on it's own?

Very little progress in the last 24 hours.

Thanks MRM.

 

[House of Laughter]

if you have no filter socks - quite a few days.

House

 

[Dee12dee12]

if you have no filter socks - quite a few days.

House

I do have filter socks...should I turn on my return pump?

 

[skene]

I would wait a little longer before turning on... let the water clear up a bit otherwise you will just end up clogging your filter socks with sand.

 

[JBL]

Yes. Run the system. It took mine about 2-3 days to clear up. And keep an eye on the sock, it might get clogged quickly. Good luck!

 

[prattreef]

Yes turn on the return pump. How else can the water get to the filter socks to clear? It will all eventually settle as is, but you will stir a good bit of it up again once you turn the pump on, so you might as well do it now.

 

[Dee12dee12]

Thanks for such quick replies.

 

[MatthewScars]

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/search.php

Nice stand though.

 

[Reef Reaper]

it can take up to a week

 

[ming]

Yes turn on the return pump. How else can the water get to the filter socks to clear? It will all eventually settle as is, but you will stir a good bit of it up again once you turn the pump on, so you might as well do it now.

+1
each day you should see the water clear up a bit more. IME, it usually takes about 3 days and its almost crystal clear but you might need to clean the front glass.

 

[Dee12dee12]

thanks!

 

[Reefsaint]

JUST WAIT!! ITS THE NAME OF THIS GAME. ONLY REACT QUICKLY WHEN THING ARE GOING WRONG!
tHATS WHAT REEFSAINT SAYS

 

[greg 45]

Did you clean the sand before putting in the tank .
Meaning wasing or rinsing it.
I just put 40 lbs into a established reef and cleared in less than a couple of hours
Also let it run through sump and keep a eye on filter socks hope you have spares.
LOL

 

[Dee12dee12]

Did you clean the sand before putting in the tank .
Meaning wasing or rinsing it.
I just put 40 lbs into a established reef and cleared in less than a couple of hours
Also let it run through sump and keep a eye on filter socks hope you have spares.
LOL

Thanks and yes do have spares