Forgot to rinse my carbon...

[Hypnotoad]

...aaaand now my tank is kinda dark.’xd

Does this matter very much?

I have enough water on hand for a 20% change but I don’t really feel like doing it, and if my math is correct, it would only make things 20% better. I pulled the bag and rinsed the rest of the dust out.

Will my skimmer pull it out? Will it settle?

 

[GThompson]

It should filter out or settle

 

[Hermie]

any fish or non-coral inverts?

 

[Hypnotoad]

Several fish, hermits, snails, pistol shrimp, 9 trillion tube worms and vet Métis snails.

Already appears to be clearing up

 

[Hermie]

Several fish, hermits, snails, pistol shrimp, 9 trillion tube worms and vet Métis snails.

Already appears to be clearing up

If it was my situation I'd increase aeration and possible lower the temp a few degrees because the carbon can theoretically cause respiratory problems. Anyone can feel free to disagree, that's their right, however I always prefer to err on the side of protecting the animals.

 

[Hypnotoad]

it got all better in a few hours. thanks y'all.

 

[rkpetersen]

Do you have tangs and angels? If so, watch for possible development of HLLE.
Carbon particles are a major suspected causative agent for the condition.

 

[Hitman]

^^^^ That the biggest issue!

 

[Hypnotoad]

Do you have tangs and angels? If so, watch for possible development of HLLE.
Carbon particles are a major suspected causative agent for the condition.

^^^^ That the biggest issue!

I Read about that.
It's a little tank with little fish thankfully.