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05/13/2005, 02:30 AM
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cloudy water :(
i just got
25kg of crushed marble size 0 25kg of crushed marble size 00 25kg of pool dust its been 24hrs since i put it in (after washing it) and its still coudy... is this normal? what should i do? some pics    btw is that a deep enough sand bed? |
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#2
05/13/2005, 02:34 AM
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Looks plenty deep... It wil settle in time...
Pool dust? is that like the DE they use in pool filters? Never seen anybody use that in a tank...
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05/13/2005, 04:51 AM
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I would turn the powerheads off and give it 24 hours. I hope that real fine "dust" stuff will stay settled once it settles and you turn the powerheads back on. Never heard of anyone using that before in a tank.
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05/13/2005, 10:13 PM
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I think you should let everything run. With the use of the "pool dust" you may always have a problem with suspended particulates. I hope not, but if it is what I think it is you may have a problem. Why did you use the "pool dust"?
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05/13/2005, 10:22 PM
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It may not be a problem. I certainlly hope not pls let me know.
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#13
05/14/2005, 02:48 AM
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DE is diatomaceous earth.. commonly used in pool filters.. It is very fine.. like dust.. I don't know it it is any good for aquariums.. I know it is used in DE filters for aquariums but Have never seen it as a substrate... It is used to kill insects, when crushed it is extreamly sharp and cut little hole in the bug that causes it to dry out...
I don't know it this is what you have.. but if it is, it's just dead diatoms.. Nate D
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05/14/2005, 02:56 AM
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Were did you buy the "pool dust"?
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05/14/2005, 03:28 AM
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i too am going through the new "cloudy" phase.. but im running a smaller tank so im thinking in a matter of 24 hours it will settle... i will probably add live rock and test fish, along with a pair of clean up crew shrimp... but i also intend on reading all week long before making any moves. =) anyone have suggestions email me, im not sure how often ill be able to check back to the forum.
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#17
05/14/2005, 04:51 AM
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don't confuse the americans with aussie pool dust...
No it's not used in pool filters... Because argonite sand over here is so damn expensive lot's of Aussie's used a product called Pool Dust which is crushed White Marble..very fine....when mixed with Size 0 and Size 00 crushed marble maes a great subsitute for argonite sand as a DSB |
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#18
05/14/2005, 04:59 AM
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Sweet, thanks for the info
 ... Aesthethic, Skip the "test fish" your live rock will cycle the tank... no need to rish a fish.. Nate D
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05/14/2005, 05:54 AM
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i placed the size 0 an 00 in a tub and washed it then added pool dust and mixed it through then washed again...
I had to mix it that way otherwise the pool dust was too fine and would mostly wash away.... I still got the cloudy water , turn off the powerheads and skimmer and let it settle...took about 1-2days... Then ran some carbon to polish the water |
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