How to remove thick cloudiness from new tank caused by caribbisea live sand argonite?

I have always just let it settle out. Sometimes it takes a couple of days. Dust is natural in those bags of sand. It doesn't seem to matter whether you leave the filter on or not.

However, if you don't like it, the key to putting water in after sand is to put in the sand, then put a plate on the sand and pour the water on the plate, that way the sand isn't being bothered near as much. Also, it is much better to mix the salt in the water before you put it in the tank. This is especially true after you get livestock in there, as undissolved salt can burn your fish.

No dont start all over. This is natural. The fine sand particles that aren't heavy enough to sink at first will stay suspended in the water column. I would turn off the filter and leave it off as the sand can cause damage to it. Leave the heater on. The sand will settle out over a few days and you can then start your regular procedure. The bio magnet is not all that effective in clearing the water, although it does help a little. It will cure itself in time. No worries. Just wait it out.

Truly best of luck with your tank and hope for a smooth startup.

Go to your local fish store and bring them a sample of the water and ask what is going on? Or like the guy above says u can start all over, but then the sand might cause the same problem again. Try charcoal in the filter it might clear it up and there is always chemical solutions that clears up cloudy water.

Remove all that sand and wash it several times in a buckety (NO SOAP OR OTHER CHEMICALS USED INT THAT BUCKET!).. put a few inches of sand on the bottom, add water (with a hose) stir the sand around, and dump the water,, but not the sand... Repeat this until the water runs clear. then set up your tank again. Argonites was crushed and the cheap manufactorers don't clean it properly before selling it.

start all over!