Jan 29, 2019 #1 James M . View Badges Excellence Award Reef Tank 365 Joined Jul 6, 2018 Messages 9,210 Reaction score 12,772 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I’m I allowed to do this ?? I removed my sand and was wondering if I “wash” it, so I could use some for my betta tank.
I’m I allowed to do this ?? I removed my sand and was wondering if I “wash” it, so I could use some for my betta tank.
Jan 29, 2019 #2 Ocelaris Valuable Member View Badges Excellence Award NJRC Member Joined May 3, 2016 Messages 1,786 Reaction score 1,159 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I wouldn't reccomended saltwater based sand as it's calcium based and will dissolve eventually raising the pH, unless that's what you intend.
I wouldn't reccomended saltwater based sand as it's calcium based and will dissolve eventually raising the pH, unless that's what you intend.
Jan 29, 2019 #3 OP OP James M . View Badges Excellence Award Reef Tank 365 Joined Jul 6, 2018 Messages 9,210 Reaction score 12,772 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 No that’s not what I intend but that doesn’t answer my question. (This sounds rude) Also it’s Bahamas oolite sand Last edited: Jan 29, 2019
No that’s not what I intend but that doesn’t answer my question. (This sounds rude) Also it’s Bahamas oolite sand
Jan 29, 2019 #4 Ocelaris Valuable Member View Badges Excellence Award NJRC Member Joined May 3, 2016 Messages 1,786 Reaction score 1,159 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 What's your concern then? Phosphate can bind into Calcium based rock (oolite is still calcium based), but the sodium and chloride should wash off fine. Rinse well and you should be fine if you aren't concerned with pH.
What's your concern then? Phosphate can bind into Calcium based rock (oolite is still calcium based), but the sodium and chloride should wash off fine. Rinse well and you should be fine if you aren't concerned with pH.
Jan 29, 2019 #5 OP OP James M . View Badges Excellence Award Reef Tank 365 Joined Jul 6, 2018 Messages 9,210 Reaction score 12,772 Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Never had a concern, just asked if I could use the sand again