pistol shrimp making tank sandy and cloudy!

[krash7172]

All is good. Keep your shrimp. Sand movers will stir up fine particles. I have a pistol shrimp and a diamond goby. IMO, no need to wash your sand. Proper filtration will take care of it over time.

 

[brandon429]

One handy benefit of washing is there is no time it clouds, no waiting required, and it reduces silt fractions that contribute to diatom headaches. and it helps avoid this:


https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/so-i-didnt-rinse.592624/
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/sandbed-stirred-up.544852/#post-5723606

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/very-cloudy-water-after-sand-and-rock.559386/#post-5735864
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/question-about-vacuuming-sand-bed.616059/ https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/new-tank-milky-cloudy.616519/


Most tanks are too large to fix the sand after beginning, we hope to catch readers during the setup phase with the rinse info


Pre rinsing is so harmless, I haven’t figured out why people want the clouding just yet, but many don’t. Post pics of this tank if possible.

 

[brandon429]

Can we see pics of this tank, its water details