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Dennis McGrath
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You should be able to, assuming everything is in good shape with that tank. It will help the new tank cycle faster.
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You can. But if you will be using live rock, having 'live sand' is less important IMHO. If this is the case, I'd consider rinsing the sand before using it. It's an easy process.
Put the sand in a bucket and stick in a garden hose with no nozzle on it and turn on the water. Move the hose in and out of the sand. Dirty water will come up and start to overflow the bucket. Keep moving the hose in and out in different spots until the water starts to clear. Dump off the excess water. Maybe even raise the back of the bucket a bit and let the water trickle out until it stops.
It should be good to go at that point. Some people will add saltwater to the sand, but I don't consider that necessary.
Put the sand in a bucket and stick in a garden hose with no nozzle on it and turn on the water. Move the hose in and out of the sand. Dirty water will come up and start to overflow the bucket. Keep moving the hose in and out in different spots until the water starts to clear. Dump off the excess water. Maybe even raise the back of the bucket a bit and let the water trickle out until it stops.
It should be good to go at that point. Some people will add saltwater to the sand, but I don't consider that necessary.
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Captain Quint
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I agree with Ron Reefman and cracker with the only difference being I use the old tank water to rinse until it is clear and sometimes some new RODI saltwater, then transport to the new tank.
