[tomc1980]

About how long does it usually take for the water to lose that cloudy look after initially setting your tank up? Cant even see through to the back side of mine yet but it has only been about 9 hours give or take.

[thussain93]

do you have any flow in your tank rite now and did u mix in salt in ur water already?

[thelastmucci]

most tanks clear up within 24 hours or so...it depends on how you mixed the salt (either in a bucket seperatly with a PH) or did you mix it direcltly in the tank. Patience is a virtue in this hobby so let time be your friend.

[e_baer]

Also depends how much, if any buffering agents were added.

[thussain93]

well i remember when i did my tank in the beginning and i filled it up with salt and water. the salt was suspended in the water and wouldnt dissolve but then i got a heater and some flwo from my filter and powerheads and it cleared up

[tomc1980]

Yes i have flow i have 2 penguin 140 power heads that are rated at 300 gph 200 watt heater and my protein skimmer running. I mixed the salt in the tank though didnt have anything large enough to premix 55 gallons of water in.

[pogodzib]

The salt will dissolve and clear up quickly. If you have suspended sand particles, they can take anywhere from 1-7 days to get enought bacteria growth on them to weight them down so that they drop out of the water column.