Live sand

[Chrisfish]

getting ready to transfer to new tank, do I need to rinse the sand in saltwater or can I do it in ro/ di water, thanks

 

[Chrisfish]

getting ready to transfer to new tank, do I need to rinse the sand in saltwater or can I do it in ro/ di water, thanks

Hope someone can help, trying to set this up, sorry if it's a stupid question but the first time I did this I dint rinse the sand at all.

 

[kuora4]

You should use new sand. There is tons of harmful material that is not washed out completely could risk all your livestock. It's always recommended to use new sand.

 

[Chrisfish]

I am using new live sand just want to rinse it so I need to know which water can I use? Thank you for responding

 

[TheEngineer]

Caribsea specifically mentions not to rinse their sand.

 

[Chrisfish]

Caribsea specifically mentions not to rinse their sand.

I know and that's why I didn't the first time but it was recommend here on previous post to rinse so as not to have silt etc. ... Confusion confusion

 

[TheEngineer]

I hear ya! I always rinsed in the past, but did not this time. The water took longer to clear up, but I had a quick cycle. Partly from my cured rock I'm sure, but maybe from the sand too.

 

[shoelaceike]

If you rinse it you will lose the benefit of it being live. Just pour out the water... That helps

 

[Chrisfish]

Ok thanks to both of you, saves me some time and water, lol