itten wrote:
I just set up my water graden and at the advice of the supplier, I added 3
50 lb bags of builders sand to the water. She told me to rinse it because
it has silt in it, but I didn't take her advice. The water is cloudy. Will
this clear up in time, if not, is there an additive that will remove the
murky look?


Unlikely as the murkiness is basically mud/clay probably. It will settle
but could still be a problem if there is much water movement. Of course
over the years silt will get in there anyway but I'd recommend you give
it the best start possible.

It can always take a year or three for any pond or water garden to get
clear as it takes time for an environmental balance to establish.

If you've only just set it up and don't yet have plants, fish or
wildlife I'd recommend you do the cleaning process now, ie stir it up,
pump the water out, put in new water, stir up, pump out, and keep
repeating as many times as you can stand.

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