Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:11 am Re: New 500gal pond
If the water doesn't clear up in about 24 hours, it probably won't get much better without changing the water. Play sand has a lot of dust in it and needs a lot of rinsing. I used pool sand which claimed to be pre-rinsed. I tossed 45 pounds into the pond and it clouded right up. Not too bad, I could still see the bottom (24 inches deep), but it didn't clear up after 24 hours. I drained the pond, hit the sand with a hose while still pumping out that water and filled it back up. The water was nice and clear after that. The remaining 5 lbs was used in our littlest hatchling's tank. I rinsed that in a wheel barrow for about 5 minutes and the water was nice and clear when I put it in the tank.
-Michael
Sweeney & Pascal - RES Hatchlings & Martha - 2 yo YBS
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