rinse or not?

Discussion in 'Sand' started by kdneo, Nov 25, 2009.

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  1. kdneo

    kdneo Fire Shrimp

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    Starting a new tank, 240gal, got about 2 - 2.5 inches of dry fiji pink sand in bags. Should I rinse it or not? If further info is needed please let me know.
     
    kdneo, Nov 25, 2009
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  2. Robman

    Robman Great White Shark

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    If it is live sand absolutely not.You will kill all the live stuff you paid top dollar for. If dead, then yes, rinse it.
     
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    dry sand - yes I would rinse it in RODI water, otherwise tank will be cloudy for a while and its not ideal IMO

    Live sand - I would not rinse

    Steve
     
    steve wright, Nov 25, 2009
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  4. kdneo

    kdneo Fire Shrimp

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    its dry non live sand, guess I will rinse it!
     
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  5. ManNurseReefer

    ManNurseReefer Fire Shrimp

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    Can u post a pic of the sand when its in the tank? I just got done ordering 40 lbs of the fiji pink myself.
     
    ManNurseReefer, Nov 26, 2009
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