How do you get crystal clear water?

[cale262]

Water polishing via sox or mechanical filtration, practice good husbandry, keep your sump clean and turn your power heads off when taking pictures...

[Aquattro]

Also, time is needed for everything to mature and settle. And no sand sifting fish, or wrasses that dig in the sand My tank had particulate for 2 years, and suddenly I now notice I can see perfectly through, end to end.

[Proteus]

Yep. Socks and carbon to help with any discoloration