What should I do so that I can use my old rock on a new build?

[heathd.hd]

So I'm doing a new tank and debating the use of my old sand / rock. I had a ich outbreak months back and also have a few apistasia in the old tank. My questions are how to clean my old rock and sand so I can make sure there is no ich or apistasia transferring to the new tank. I'm going to be adding some more "live sand" when I setup the tank. Fiji pink and also some nice live rock pieces. Large tank so my budget will take a hit if I'm buying 100 lbs of rock. So...... just freshwater soak and rinse? Bleach? Peroxide? Vinegar? What will ensure clean. This seems to have been a topic I've read but can't seem to find info I want today.

 

[heathd.hd]

Well no one jumped in so I'm bleaching it right now. Water bleach and a power head. I'll let it go overnight than scrub real good. Probably only going to use half of it as base rock in the new build.

 

[deedeesdaddy]

I think vinegar is what u wanna be using.... I think I read it on r2r... I will be setting up a bigger tank soon myself and may need to sanitize all the old rock that used to be in it.... try Google and search r2r as well

 

[Vwtbug]

I know it can be done don't remember how sorry

 

[BODI]

Bleach will be fine, but be sure to allow it to dry out completely for several days in the sun if possible (longer the better if your not in a hurry) and then thoroughly rinsing before reintroducing into your new system

 

[heathd.hd]

I bleached Than vinegar soak for hour than ran fresh for an hour through the tub. It will get to sit outside and dry for a few days.

 

[Vwtbug]

Sounds good to me I think

 

[heathd.hd]

They look clean I guess. Lol

 

[Vwtbug]

Sounds good to me I think

 

[Vwtbug]

mine is a 150 gallon tall 30 gallon sump to

 

[heathd.hd]

3' x 3' x 24"?

 

[Vwtbug]

It does look nice and clean I remember reading if you put some live rock with it some good live rock your old rock will become live rock again

 

[Vwtbug]

Sorry didn't mean to double post my pic

 

[lionfish5740]

I used muriatic acid to clean the rocks I stored in my yard for a few years. I like them more now!

 

[townjas]

If you used bleach you should soak it in a declorinator then let it completely dry and if you still smell bleach at all repeat