cloudy water in new tank

[EmilyB]

as i went from the word of the fish supplier that you need to put in fish to cycle it

and how are the fish.............? Ammonia will cloud the water, have you tested ? Do you mean pH is 8? May I suggest a good book, or a bit more research online ?

There are some good sites for beginners to stock up on some important basics.

http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/liv...a/aa081501.htm

Out of curiosity, who advised you against using live rock?