sandstorm filtration help asap!

[ryanhayes9]

hi, im setting up a 55 gallon hex and i just added about 80 lbs of sand. there is a sandstorm everywhere!!!! i ordered the bio filter but it wont be here for like 5 days. i have 2 powerheads that i have sponge filters on. should i run one of those in there. or should i run both?
i need help asap
any responses are highly appreciated

 

[drew2005]

Dont run the powerheads at all. Just your filtration. The powerheads will just keep stirring the sand up. Give it time to settle on its own. It should clear in a few days.

 

[chub]

Did you use that play sand you got? If you did did you rinse it ?

 

[ryanhayes9]

but i dony have a filter. it will be here in a few days. if i pointed the piwerhead to the top of the water but ran the sponge filter(attatched to powerhead) would it be ok?

 

[ryanhayes9]

its a hex to so there is a lot of room in there

 

[drew2005]

Originally Posted by ryanhayes9
but i dony have a filter. it will be here in a few days. if i pointed the piwerhead to the top of the water but ran the sponge filter(attatched to powerhead) would it be ok?
You should be good. Just use the one PH with the sponge for surface agitation until your filter gets there.

 

[ryanhayes9]

k... thanks man