Newbie .. just starting out ... ITS CLOUDY

[crystalz]

with a sump put some fine filter material in the sump before the pump and keep circulating the water.you shouldn't have to worry about pump damage. My water didn't clear up until I put in the live rock. Within a matter of a couple hours after I added the live rock the water was clear. If you're not going with live rock right of the bat just use lots of filter material to clear up your water.

[justinl]

did you rinse the sand before putting it in (assuming it was the dry stuff in a bag)? there is a LOT of dust that comes with it. if you didnt then filter. if not, then just give it time to settle out. turn off all flow/filters so you dont wear them out with the sand thats flying around.

[kwirky]

if there's foam it probably wasn't rinsed. You could be waiting months for it to settle, literally. hope not

[EmilyB]

I've never rinsed sand. Just use some filter floss and things should clear up quickly.

[marie]

I have never rinsed the sand , it should clear up when you get the rock in there and get the cycling started.