What next after conversion?

I just got done converting my 29 gal to a dirt tank about 5 hours ago. I have the filter going again; the fish i still have out of the tank. The tank is extremely cloudy and almost has a light brown tint to it. I know that within the first week you are suppose to do many big water changes but I was wondering should I go ahead now and do a water change or wait a day or so and let it clear(hopefully) and then do a water change. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Whitbeck on October 20, 2011 at 9:14pm

5 hours after filling

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Permalink Reply by Chris T on October 20, 2011 at 9:26pm

u can wait till the next day to start the water changes otherwise you could do one right now

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Whitbeck on October 20, 2011 at 9:27pm

ok thanks for your help

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Permalink Reply by Dustin Wunderlich on October 20, 2011 at 9:40pm

No lights for a while and do a 105% water change. (as much as you can) then refill slowly.

Lights might cause algae with that much floating stuff in the water

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Whitbeck on October 20, 2011 at 10:25pm

Just did complete water change looks alot better but still a little bit cloudy. Are the lights good to turn on now and when should i return my fish?Thanks