Cloudy Water In New Tank

[noor]

I would normally put a used newspaper and spread it as wide as possible above the sand and then I supply water on top of it to the tank. This way it will really minimise the problem.

Not a good idea.

I would never put newspaper, used or otherwise, in my tank. Many of the inks they use are water soluble, let alone what else has accumulated there.

Paper towels are a better bet if you must, but a plate with a bowl on top is a much better method.

Oh yes, paper towel is much better. Nevertheless, i have been using the used newspaper method for many times, and thank God, so far so good. Its a matter of choice.

 

[OldMan47]

Unless you have excessively high flows, you can expect the tank water to clear over night.