cleaning sand for new tank

BretCreager · 02/15/2013, 12:13 PM

I just got 2 bags of Topic Eden Reef Flakes. I was wondering what the best way to clean or rinse the sand before I put it in the tank. Note: the tank is dry as of now, never had water yet.

Should I use RODI water to clean it? my tap water is about 65 tds and does have chlorine in it.

The boss (wife) says to put small amounts in a bucket swish it around a little then pour out water. seems fine for me just not sure if that is the simplest way and if my sink or tub water is safe for this task or if i should have a barrel of rodi ready and just use that.

thanks for the input, hopefully I will be up and rolling by next weekend with the cycle.

-Bret

dkh0331 · 02/15/2013, 12:21 PM

When I had a sand bed, I would always use RO/DI water to rinse it off.

It may be "over kill" but I wanted to take zero chances.

hth

Cymonous · 02/15/2013, 12:22 PM

The simplest way is small amounts in a bucket, swished around in tap water, rinse and repeat till you get clear water. After that, then rinse once in RO or RO/DI water.

Guygettnby · 02/15/2013, 12:51 PM

always just used a garden hose to clean mine. sand in bucket, water in bucket, swish around, drain and repeat until water is clear or as close to clear as you can get it. your not going to hurt anything by doing it that way.

02/15/2013, 12:13 PM	#1
BretCreager Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 122	cleaning sand for new tank I just got 2 bags of Topic Eden Reef Flakes. I was wondering what the best way to clean or rinse the sand before I put it in the tank. Note: the tank is dry as of now, never had water yet. Should I use RODI water to clean it? my tap water is about 65 tds and does have chlorine in it. The boss (wife) says to put small amounts in a bucket swish it around a little then pour out water. seems fine for me just not sure if that is the simplest way and if my sink or tub water is safe for this task or if i should have a barrel of rodi ready and just use that. thanks for the input, hopefully I will be up and rolling by next weekend with the cycle. -Bret __________________ why cant i find a cheap hobby?

02/15/2013, 12:21 PM	#2
dkh0331 Es gibt keinen ersatz Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Close to the edge, down by a river Posts: 3,581	When I had a sand bed, I would always use RO/DI water to rinse it off. It may be "over kill" but I wanted to take zero chances. hth __________________ Just found out that grandpa has a drug addiction. He is addicted to viagra. No one is taking it harder than grandma.

02/15/2013, 12:22 PM	#3
Cymonous My Clown Attacks Me Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,105	The simplest way is small amounts in a bucket, swished around in tap water, rinse and repeat till you get clear water. After that, then rinse once in RO or RO/DI water. __________________ 100 Gallon Long with 20L sump 10 Gallon Office Tank Current Tank Info: 2 False Percula Clowns, One Spot Foxface, Diamond Watchman Goby, Yellow Tail Damsel, Engineer Goby

02/15/2013, 12:51 PM	#4
Guygettnby Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: FL Posts: 3,050	always just used a garden hose to clean mine. sand in bucket, water in bucket, swish around, drain and repeat until water is clear or as close to clear as you can get it. your not going to hurt anything by doing it that way.