Change From Gravel To Sand

[jcabs100]

just changed my gravel to sand and my water is cloudy how long will it take for it to get clear again

 

[DevotedToDiscus]

Normally about 48 hours depending on your type of filter and how much water movement is in the tank. Do you have fish in it? You can speed the process up with API Accu-Clear, but better to let it settle on it's own.

 

[jcabs100]

i have a whisper filter and i took out about 50% of the water took at the gravel shook it alittle actually in the water so any beneficial bacteria can be left behind...did i do anything wrong ? also i used accu clear also to help it alittle another if i am using accu clear how many drops do i use i put in 40 props i feel like thats to little have a 20 gallon tank

 

[DevotedToDiscus]

i have a whisper filter and i took out about 50% of the water took at the gravel shook it alittle actually in the water so any beneficial bacteria can be left behind...did i do anything wrong ? also i used accu clear also to help it alittle another if i am using accu clear how many drops do i use i put in 40 props i feel like thats to little have a 20 gallon tank

That's all correct. Accu-Clear 2 drops per gallon, so it is correct. You just need to be patient, it will go clear.

 

[jcabs100]

oh okay sounds goods thanks for the advice

another thing what happens if you put more drops in will anything happen to the fish as when i first got the tank i didnt know much about fish im finally into my 6 month and all is perfect but when i first got it i put in like 60-70 drops nothing happened to my fish but could it have harmed them by any chance

would also like to know what is a great filter as im hearing different names

 

[DevotedToDiscus]

oh okay sounds goods thanks for the advice

another thing what happens if you put more drops in will anything happen to the fish as when i first got the tank i didnt know much about fish im finally into my 6 month and all is perfect but when i first got it i put in like 60-70 drops nothing happened to my fish but could it have harmed them by any chance

would also like to know what is a great filter as im hearing different names

I doubt it would have caused your fish any harm at all. It is an agent that helps to bind fine suspended particles together so that the filter can catch them.

I can only say that I use Ehiem external canister filters and find them excellent, but that is just my choice. Most external canisters from any of the big names(Fluval, Tetratec, etc.) are all good.