I washed it throughtly for 2 days like 4hrs each session, until it was very very clean,
however when i started to add water into the new tank, the finer particles started to rise.
I thought it would just settle down, but to my surprise the tank has been running (No fish)
for about a 2 daya with the filter and all on and the finer particles do not seem like settling down.
They are sand particles without a doubt, with the lights on you can even see the movement of the
particles forming swirling shapes around the water marking the path of the water fluxes.
Is this normal with Play sand substrate? And if it is, would the finer particles damage the fish once the tank is cycled and ready for use?
Or should i do small water changes as to try not to disturb the sand until i obtain a clearer water?
Is there any other way to get rid of all those particles?
Additional Information:
Playsand substrate, No chemicals added.
2 Bubble stones running.
Tank -30 gallons
Water Filter: Capacity for 40 gallons.
Water: Tap water treated with Tetra Aquasafe (Water conditioner)
Tank Cycle: Just started the cycle (2 days).
Thank you very much! My Blackmoors will thank you for it in about a month when the tank is ready