To be honest with you, I have done my water changes without vacuuming the gravel since I put the flourite in. I was afraid of the mess it would make if I tried to vacuum it and I wasn't sure how to go about it without uprooting the plants. I did add the water very slowly when I filled the tank, I didn't get much initial clouding, but lots of nasty red scum on the glass and water surface. The clouding every time I move something now though is terrible. What a pain! I just prefer to use something different in the future and avoid the whole experience, lol.
Tina
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