CobraChuck
New Member
Hi all , I just started my first tank. 75 gallon , FX4 canister . First time using sand instead of gravel . I washed all the sand before putting it in the tank . Tank is filled , filter up and running , heater up and running . I’ve decided to do a fish less cycle(master kit + ammonia on the way) there is one issue I want to resolve before I start the cycle process. There is a “smoke” in the water , it also builds a small layer on the water surface . I did a 30-35% water change and that seemed to help. Im assuming this is something from the sand that the filter can’t capture . possibly I just need to wait since it’s so new or should I do daily water changes until it improves ? Thank you for any help