Do I put it back

Discussion in 'Sand' started by Hevgotdat4u, Jul 12, 2009.

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  1. Hevgotdat4u

    Hevgotdat4u Fire Worm

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    I have two 35 gallons trash cans I mix fresh saltwater in one the day before and then the next day I siphon my DT into the second can to eaqual level of the fresh saltwater so my ? is do i put the small amount of sand at the bottom of the can back in the DT after draining the dirty water and if so should I rinse it and with what.
     
    Hevgotdat4u, Jul 12, 2009
    Hevgotdat4u, Jul 12, 2009
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  2. trelane

    trelane Peppermint Shrimp

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    if you don't do something you're going to end up without sand eventually, I'd recommend sterilizing it (20 water:1 bleach, overnight soak, rinse VERY VERY WELL), then bake it up past boiling to dry the rest out.
     
    trelane, Jul 12, 2009
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  3. greysoul

    greysoul Stylophora

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    I get the sugar fine sand in my outgoing WC water, I figure I loose maybe a half ounce per change... eventually I will get a bag of dry sand, clean it, and add it back... reclaiming the siphoned out sand would be far too much trouble.
     
    greysoul, Jul 12, 2009
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  4. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Put it back, no need to do anything with it.
     
    unclejed, Jul 12, 2009
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