A "How To" Question on Cleaning Sand

[herefishy]

I Have about 40lbs of sand I put into a rubbermaid container. It was live from a tank I took down. I want to use the sand again but obviously need to clean it and 'cure' it. What is the best way to go about doing that? I left it on my back patio for about 3 weeks in the weather....drained it and let it partly dry. I have rinsed it and drained it again....what next (besides the tempting "throw it out and start new") Thanks....

 

[Troylee]

the best way is put it in a pillow case and hang it from the bathtub spout and let the water run threw it for a little while to really get it clean..;) then ya might want to rinse it with saltwater or not "i didnt" and go for it!!!!:) if your cycling the tank there is no worries... if adding to a established tank i would only put a cup every other day or so...

 

[herefishy]

Wow, the pillow case! What a great idea! Thank you...:bigsmile: It is going into a new setup...

 

[Troylee]

i knew you would like that...;) i learned that from a friend myself...lol

 

[hawkfishman]

go new

 

[pugbreath]

Pillowcase is a great idea.