Sand from Tahiti beach in tank?

[Tdanza]

I went to Tahiti morea & bora bora, about a yr ago and brought back a jar of clean white sand and rocks. Would it be ok to throw it Into the tank?

 

[Flashy Fins]

Is this a new tank with no inhabitants, or do you already have creatures living in there? If you're just starting and haven't cycled the tank yet, I say go for it. There may be die-off from the rock that prolongs your cycle, but that's part of the curing process.

If you have already added fish or other living creatures, I would not add the rock without first curing it in another container. The sand, you could probably get away with rinsing really well before adding.

 

[yaridong]

Just curious where did you stay in bora bora?

 

[Tdanza]

It's was very clean but I'm still nervous haha

 

[Tdanza]

Is this a new tank with no inhabitants, or do you already have creatures living in there? If you're just starting and haven't cycled the tank yet, I say go for it. There may be die-off from the rock that prolongs your cycle, but that's part of the curing process.

If you have already added fish or other living creatures, I would not add the rock without first curing it in another container. The sand, you could probably get away with rinsing really well before adding.

The tanks established already with fish, coral and live rock. I'm afraid I'll mess up the chemistry.

 

[Tdanza]

Just curious where did you stay in bora bora?

Bora bora, we stayed at one of the resorts with the bungolos on the water. Bora bora felt touristy. I liked morea (another island) and the main island Tahiti was coo

 

[nwkermit]

Could possibly wash the Rock and sand a few time with rodi water if you really want to add it. But if it was me it would not be worth the risk.

 

[Tdanza]

Could possibly wash the Rock and sand a few time with rodi water if you really want to add it. But if it was me it would not be worth the risk.

That's what I keep telling myself.

 

[yaridong]

I went to bora bora last july, did the same and stayed in an owb. Didnt go to the other islands. Was dang amazing and was the best dang island/lagoon i have ever been to.

 

[Tdanza]

I went to bora bora last july, did the same and stayed in an owb. Didnt go to the other islands. Was **** amazing and was the best **** island/lagoon i have ever been to.

Fosho! My wife and I like to travel and have been around the world. Been to islands like Bali, Cabo, Thailand but Tahaiti is by far my #1. Deff going back

 

[nitroleviathan]

I've used sand from a beach in Florida rinsed in tap with no issues. If you are really concerned then sit it in water for a couple of days and do water changes