Newbie seeking aquarium advice

[Flynxide]

Tetras are pretty chill with low flow, so tweaking the filter sounds like a good plan. Let us know how the water tests go!

[briard]

If the cloudiness sticks around for more than a week, consider adding a polishing pad to your filter. Works wonders for fine particles.

[rivela]

Also, avoid cleaning the filter media too aggressively. You wanna keep the beneficial bacteria. Just rinse it in tank water during changes.

[horsesoul]

Also, avoid cleaning the filter media too aggressively. You wanna keep the beneficial bacteria. Just rinse it in tank water during changes.

Exactly! Murdering your cycle is a rookie mistake. Patience is key with new tanks.