Moving a Tank: Keep the Sand?

Anteverius · 08/20/2011, 10:03 PM

I have moved 3 tanks over the years, but only across town. I have always reused the sand with no real issues. In the past moves, I have always kept the livestock in the temp location for a few days while the sand settles, etc... Now, I have to move my 30 cube 6 hrs from the tank's current location. Will this make any difference? Should i use new sand? I have heard that you should not reuse the sand. Any other tips for moving (the tank is already broken down and livestock in containers waiting to be moved)?

sporto0 · 08/20/2011, 10:21 PM

I have always re-used my sand, just rinse it out until it's clean, it becomes live again very shortly thereafter.

jack95670 · 12/01/2011, 11:12 PM

a quick question for u guys, how can i rinse the sand? im about to move my 55gallon into a 265, not realy sure how to do this, i have the sand from the 265 but i wana clean it out if i can, is it a good idea to use a regular garden hose and agitate it untill the water runs clean?

08/20/2011, 10:03 PM	#1
Anteverius Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Swamp...Go Gators! Posts: 204	Moving a Tank: Keep the Sand? I have moved 3 tanks over the years, but only across town. I have always reused the sand with no real issues. In the past moves, I have always kept the livestock in the temp location for a few days while the sand settles, etc... Now, I have to move my 30 cube 6 hrs from the tank's current location. Will this make any difference? Should i use new sand? I have heard that you should not reuse the sand. Any other tips for moving (the tank is already broken down and livestock in containers waiting to be moved)?

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08/20/2011, 10:21 PM	#2
sporto0 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 2,924	I have always re-used my sand, just rinse it out until it's clean, it becomes live again very shortly thereafter.

12/01/2011, 11:12 PM	#3
jack95670 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2	a quick question for u guys, how can i rinse the sand? im about to move my 55gallon into a 265, not realy sure how to do this, i have the sand from the 265 but i wana clean it out if i can, is it a good idea to use a regular garden hose and agitate it untill the water runs clean?