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cloudy water after adding crushed coral

Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by Anonymous, Aug 2, 2008.

  1. Anonymous

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    I just added the crushed coral, I dont guess I rinsed it well enough because my water is super cloudy. I added Mardel Bright and Clear which generally takes about 12 hours to clear the water. I am wondering if this is a normal occurance with crushed coral?
     
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  2. Anthony

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    Yes, it is. It seems no matter how much you rinse it your water always gets cloudy.
     
    Anthony, Aug 2, 2008
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    Is it normal for the brand new crushed coral to contnue to put off the white cloud evertime I move it or aquascape. If so, how long does this last and is there any way to expediate this process by siphoning the gravel over and over or anything?
     
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    Yeah, if you don't rinse it like 20 times before you put it in your tank every time you move it you'll get a cloud again.

    What I always do when putting new crushed coral in is rinse it as much as I feel like (I'm lazy so it's usually only a few times LoL). After it settles I just vacuum the substrate until the water coming out is clean.
     
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    We are on the same page haha.
     
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    Although my water is still a little cloudy, I love the look of the crushed coral! Thanks for the advice, I like it so much I want to empty my 55 and start all over!
     
    Anonymous, Aug 6, 2008
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    I think crushed coral is the best substrate.
     
    Anthony, Aug 6, 2008
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