Once you add fish, waste and such will build up on the gravel dust and your tank will clear up FAST. I had the same issue with my gravel. Rinsed the heck out of it but it was still cloudy. Once i added fish, it was crystal clear in a few days.
Will my Eco-Complete EVER clear up?
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God I hate it when that punk kid is right..... 
I drained the whole tank of water tonight and refilled it without disturbing the gravel... it's clear as a frickin' bell. ARG! :rant:
It's only looked like hell for 3 weeks.... So annoying! But OK! Now I getta go shopping! YAY!!
I drained the whole tank of water tonight and refilled it without disturbing the gravel... it's clear as a frickin' bell. ARG! :rant:
It's only looked like hell for 3 weeks.... So annoying! But OK! Now I getta go shopping! YAY!!
I have found when adding new subtrate that is somewhat cloudy (sand) that if you use a python, when removing the water close the valve and make sure that water remains in the vacuum. reverse water flow and slowly let off of the valve to restrict waterflow to a minimum when filling. If there is sediment that needs to settle changing water in large quantities can sometimes stir it back up. I know they are two different animals but maybe that will help.
