Why is my tank still cloudy after Filter Cleaning/change?

[fishisfun7]

I have had my 55 gallon tak set up for six months and do frequent water changes. Last night (10 p.m. est) I changed the chemi-pure, sponges and nitrate rocks in my Fluval filter and then turned it back on. The water got real cloudy and although it is better this morning (8 a.m.), it is still cloudy!
Is this normal?
I don't normally clean the filter (by brother-in law did it the last two times), but I did rinse the chemi-pure before I put it in the cannister. I didn't rinse the nitrate rocks though. Please help! Thanks!!

 

[nm reef]

Sounds like silt may be suspended in the water column.....either from the new filter media....or from some type of disturbance to the sand bed...in either case the mechanical filtration should clear it up in time. Another source of "cloudy" ater can be micro bubbles....is there and chance the filter is sucking air?

 

[fishisfun7]

Well that's good news! Thanks NM Reef!
Any et on how long it may take to clear? Is there something safe that I could add to the tank to clear the water quicker? What would you suggest?

 

[nm reef]

If its suspended particles in the water I'd use a mechanical filter with maybe carbon or filter floss and give it a day or two.....