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saving sand

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Travis G, Jul 30, 2012.

  1. Jul 30, 2012 #1
    Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

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    So i swapped everything over to my 29g biocube and was wondering if i can rinse my sand really good thats in the 55 and save it? I spent like $50 on it and dont wanna trash it. Im not sure how long till i get it back up and running... any input?
     
  2. Jul 31, 2012 #2
    cowdust9

    cowdust9 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    any sand pretty much will become live sand again wtih time and even faster if you already have live sand and rock to add to it, i save all my sand if i can
     
  3. Jul 31, 2012 #3
    Travis G

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    I guess i didnt really think that through. Lol even petco sells bags of dirty sand. Haha. So rinse it good and put it in a 5 gal bucket? I just sont want it to stink up my basement.
     
  4. Jul 31, 2012 #4
    cowdust9

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    yeah if the bucket is sealed like an old reef crystals bucket i dont think it would stink if it was dry but if you put it in wet then it would im thinking
     
  5. Jul 31, 2012 #5
    Travis G

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    So let it dry and I actually have a reef cystals bucket
     
  6. Jul 31, 2012 #6
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    Yes wash it best you can & let it dry real good, store away.
     
  7. Jul 31, 2012 #7
    ThyRaven

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    I have a 5 gallon bucket of sand in my fish room. It is still moist not wet and I cant smell if over my skimmer lol
     
  8. Jul 31, 2012 #8
    Travis G

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    Awesome. Thanks for the input all!
     

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