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Old 11-02-2009, 06:49 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Re: Starting over from scratch

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Is it really that bad to get some cloudy water when filling up the tank, as long as it settles after a day or so?
Not really. But the organic matter may have some ammonia in it (small amounts are normal) and if much of that leaches into the water column you could get an algae bloom (likely green-water). Even if that happens it will eventually go away on it's own....but it can sometimes take 2 months or so.
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