How do you clean used sand? - Page 2

Agu · 05/13/2006, 03:15 PM

I've done the wash, dry in sun, and rewash technique several times with great success. During the second rinse all the organics that were waterlogged are now dry and float to the surface.

IMHO the use of chemicals is overkill.

ZoeReef · 05/16/2006, 07:01 PM

Sand has been in the house in salt water for a day, and here are the readings

pH 8.4
NO3 - 0.0
NO2 - 0.0
NO3 - 10 (used water from tank)
Phos 0.0
Alk
Ca 350

ZoeReef · 05/16/2006, 07:34 PM

agu... thanks for the feedback

05/13/2006, 03:15 PM	#26
Agu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 30,279	I've done the wash, dry in sun, and rewash technique several times with great success. During the second rinse all the organics that were waterlogged are now dry and float to the surface. IMHO the use of chemicals is overkill. __________________ Less technology , more biology . Current Tank Info: 30 gallon half cube and 5.5, both reef tanks

05/16/2006, 07:01 PM	#27
ZoeReef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,066	Clean Sand Update Sand has been in the house in salt water for a day, and here are the readings pH 8.4 NO3 - 0.0 NO2 - 0.0 NO3 - 10 (used water from tank) Phos 0.0 Alk Ca 350

05/16/2006, 07:34 PM	#28
ZoeReef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,066	agu... thanks for the feedback