Eco-Complete Question!

[The_Wolfman]

Hey I put in 2 bags of Eco-Complete earlier today in my 28 gallon aquarium and it clouded up the water big time, I was wondering, how long does it take for the water to clear up? Also, is it ok for live plants to be in the tank while the water clears? Because I bought quite a few today and already put them into the tank

 

[rich311k]

Eco usually does not cloud, it should settle quickly.The plants will be fine.

 

[The_Wolfman]

its been about 4 hours now and it seems like its starting to settle...does that sound normal?

 

[rich311k]

Sounds good. It should settle out within 24 hours.

 

[The_Wolfman]

Ok cool thanks! :thm:

 

[The_Wolfman]

Hey the Eco-Complete started settling so me and my girlfriend went ahead and rearranged some of the plants and its dirty again...does this mean everytime i have to siphon or mess around with the bottom of the tank its going to be cloudy...its kind of a bummer :headshake2:

 

[rich311k]

This is odd Eco should not do that. I have it in my 75 and it has never clouded even when I first filled the tank. I move things all the time with out any problems. Where did you buy this stuff?

 

[Nolapete]

It takes a little while for the small particles of dust to get filtered out. Give it time.

 

[The_Wolfman]

lol ok that sounds better i mean its barely been 24 hours so i guess over time all of the crud will filter out...i ordered it from drfostersmith.com

 

[Nolapete]

I have the same in mine and it doesn't dust or cloud at all now.