Should I recycle my sand

sbrotty · Oct 11, 2018

Hello all I have a quick question?

One year ago I broke down my 240 reef tank to move. I placed my Aragonite sand in sealed buckets. I placed all I inhabits in a 90 gallon. Today is rebuild time. I checked my buckets with the sand, they still have water at the same level with no bad smell so far. Should I use the sand or buy more.

Thanks for any input

Crabs McJones · Oct 11, 2018

Welcome to R2R! I would rinse the sand out very well and then let it dry out before reusing it :)

#WelcometoR2R

GoVols · Oct 11, 2018

Welcome to Reef 2 Reef!!

:)

Lovemyreef2015 · Oct 11, 2018

Welcome to R2R

OffTopic · Oct 11, 2018

Welcome to R2R, I think Crabs said it well, I would at least rinse the sand pretty well before reuse!

DSC reef · Oct 11, 2018

Welcome to R2R. Agree with rinsing the sand.

bsn_rn_cen · Oct 11, 2018

Welcome to reef2reef!

lapin · Oct 11, 2018

Just to be different. Get new sand. :))))))) Its so clean and white. It wont be for long, You can get some good first tank shots.

Rakie · Oct 11, 2018

Rinse and dry out is fine. New sand is fine. No sand is fine. It all works as long as you dedicate the time necessary for each option.

EDIT: Sorry, I know that's not helpful exactly.. But it's the truth behind all options and opinions in this hobby. It all works, you just need to do whats necessary behind the scenes to keep it working :D

Retro Reefer · Oct 11, 2018

Welcome to the forum! Another vote for just replacing it.. all things considered the cost of a few bags aragonite is relatively low.

fredk · Oct 11, 2018

Not sure why you would have to dry the sand. I would stir and smell.

If you don't get that H2S rotten egg smell, a quick rinse will do. If it stinks after stirring, I would rinse well and then use.

IslandLifeReef · Oct 11, 2018

Welcome to R2R!:) Another vote for getting new sand. Why risk any hiccups while restarting your tank. I would advise you to rinse new sand well before use also.