Southdown in My fuge

[reef fool]

I set up a 50 gal. refugium and added 150 lbs of southdown sand to it. (Filled the tank w/ water first!)
It has remained cloudy/milky for 3 days now and I was wondering what you all have done in this case to clear up the water? I tried running an aquaclear 200 w/ a sponge and some 50 micron filter fabric, but it is still milky white. I am running a small PH and have the temp up to 80 also. Any ideas?
I am not hooking it into the main system until I get the water cleared up and the fuge levels stabilized. I am also going to add 1" of LS and some LR wich will be completely cured and functioning in a large reef system prior to purchase.

 

[broncofish]

Let it settle, don't filter. Those sand particles that make the tank "milky" are very beneficial for surface area etc....

 

[reef fool]

Is it because of my running a PH that it is remaining milky? I am in no rush to hook it up, but I don't want that stuff in my display!
Also, Should I add the LS to it now, while it is still cloudy?

 

[deyoe757]

I have added 100lbs of Southdown to my tank and it has been a week now, still cloudy/milky. I asked the LFS owner and he said anyway you go rinse, rinse, rinse before adding. I did this and still clouded the water. I do not mind waiting because I know the benifits but this is getting crazy! This is my first try with southdown and I am reestablishing my tank from my move. I added live sand as well and it has helped the cloudiness a little. I guess we will see what happen in another week or so. Look forward to any good replys on this subject...