How much silt is to much????? [Archive] - Saltwater Aquariums

You must set the ad_network_ads_240.txt file to be writable (check file name as well).

How much silt is to much????? [Archive] - Saltwater Aquariums - Reef Tanks Online Discussion

View Full Version : How much silt is to much?????

Johnny

12-18-2002, 10:32 AM

I added my water last night and it got very cloudy (which I expected) when I checked it out this morning there was about a 1/16 inch layer of silt on top of the sand (agrogate sand purchased from the lfs). What I was wondering is do I need to try to remove some of the silt by stirring it up and removing it with some sort of filter or is it ok?

Johnny

12-19-2002, 12:30 PM

btw my sand bed is 5 to 6 inches deep.

Irisservice

12-19-2002, 12:47 PM

I had that as well!!! I just left a low current powerhead in there and after a couple of days it went away. There were some items that needed to be removed with the net but not much.

Johnny

12-19-2002, 04:50 PM

This appears to be a very fine powder covering everything?

Irisservice

12-19-2002, 05:51 PM

just wipe it with your hand. It will be fine. it will settle.

Johnny

12-19-2002, 05:54 PM

Thanks, this is my first reef tank and I guess I am a little jumpy. :D :D :D

Irisservice

12-19-2002, 05:59 PM

No problem! It just take time.

Hey if was fast and easy everyone would do it.