Just got through setting up a 75 gal. Cichlid tank. Used some sand
substrate from the local fish store and after putting it in the water is
nearly milky white. Well, I thought nothing of it and was going to let it
sit about 48 hours and settle before filtering. Nothing. Still milky
white. Put enough filters on to clean a 140 gal. A little just changing
filters often and no advancedment. Now I have resorted to vacuuming water
out and putting more in. Going to do that a couple of times and see if that
helps. It is cloudy enough that I can't see my background. but after one
water change I can see it more. In the meantime. Suggestions are welcomed.
Hope my problems help and save others beforehand.