Why my water so brown?

[darrentyl]

Yes, it will float and just slowly pour the water over it. Somehow the pressure will be absorb and should not disturb the soil.

Originally Posted by FlipPico

Ya..I will wait..ineed to solve this brown water problem then I will let it cycle for at least a month before putting any shrimp in..I not sure about the brand as I got it from another bro here..the clear plastic is those use to contain fruit? But won't it float the moment I put water?

[bettafantastic]

Originally Posted by slapper

You should have placed a sheet of newspaper (if your tank is not too big) on top of the soil before adding the water very slowly. That would have prevented sediments from floating up thus clouding the entire tank. Once water is filled, slowly remove the sheet of paper.

Newspaper? Something new to me. Have you tried it and it worked?
Im afraid the ink may seep into the water

[bps11208]

Like all bro said. leave the water and the tank along and see the next day.
Of course must leave your filter on.

Btw how big is your tank and the flow rate of your filter?

Originally Posted by bettafantastic

Newspaper? Something new to me. Have you tried it and it worked?
Im afraid the ink may seep into the water

Well it worked for me. Dun need to worry abt ink. Ya not soaking it overnight!

[bettafantastic]

Originally Posted by slapper

Well it worked for me. Dun need to worry abt ink. Ya not soaking it overnight!

Won't it tear if you pour the water over it?

How did you introduce water in?

Pour in using hose/pail or slowly drip the water in?

[FlipPico]

i slowly pour water in...i think i will restart and place the plastic bag when filling water..thank all!!!

I think it's ok just need to let it settle and cycle the tank accordingly. If intention is to keep shrimps, then definitely need to cycle for quite awhile until ammonia is at acceptable level.

[Koji™]

Some people do huge water change for a few days to reduce the brownish cloudiness and then let it run.