Hi Turbo after reading here are some points I would like to share, if wrong bros please help to correct:
1) The cloudy water could be due to sand you place it as well as the bacteria boom. It should clear up on its own after running a couple of days. If it still does not resolve try using those clear water solutions if it is due to floating particle problem the solutions will work. Do you off your filter at night if yes could also be one of the reason.
2) Although it is logical to move some mature media to new tank to speed up cycle time. But
3 quarter of your seasoned media sounds alot. It could potentially open up problem with your old tank due to so much bacteria lost. Better monitor.
3) Moving water from old tank to new tank is risky and not worth the effort. You might be bringing diseases from the old tank to the new one since some diseases like ich you cannot see until your fishes gotten it by then is too late.
4) Be prepared to have some backup for your Ecco pro filter. After a while of usage the handle breaks easily when priming. I broken 2 so I can safely tell you the plastic joint is not durable.
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