5 gallon bucket of sand!!!

[Reefplumber13]

i have a 5 gallon bucket of sand that was live at one point. but has been in the bucket for over a year covered. is it ok to use?

 

[bms270]

jt120reef;834535 wrote: i have a 5 gallon bucket of sand that was live at one point. but has been in the bucket for over a year covered. is it ok to use?

Has it been in a tank before? If so I'll dump it.

 

[au alum]

I would just wash it really well. I can't imagine it would be a problem.

 

[frantz]

It's probably alright after heavy washing, but why would you risk it when a bag of sand is cheap especially compared to the cost of a crash?

 

[porpoiseaquatics]

I've used "old" sand many times. As long as it's washed well and dried properly (preferably in the sun), I've never had an issue.

 

[Reefplumber13]

Frantz;834575 wrote: It's probably alright after heavy washing, but why would you risk it when a bag of sand is cheap especially compared to the cost of a crash?

Your right A bag is cheap but not when buying sand for a 120.. Lol but I might háček to just buy all new sand

 

[markl]

Wash it you'll be fine.

 

[jennm]

Have you opened the bucket recently? Your nose may help you decide... :-X

 

[fidofence]

JennM;834798 wrote: Have you opened the bucket recently? Your nose may help you decide... :-X

Yes, bucket of sand is fine, put a lid on it and it smells like something died in it

 

[kirru]

It'll be fine. I was given used sand that was in a 10g rolling cooler and I washed it in 3 gallon buckets.. stuck a water hose in it and ran it till it was clear.. stirred it up a bit too.. that was with the 40g tank.. all went well and there was no issues.

 

[Reefplumber13]

Kirru;834818 wrote: It'll be fine. I was given used sand that was in a 10g rolling cooler and I washed it in 3 gallon buckets.. stuck a water hose in it and ran it till it was clear.. stirred it up a bit too.. that was with the 40g tank.. all went well and there was no issues.

cory whats up man its gilley.. hows that tank of yours going?

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JennM;834798 wrote: Have you opened the bucket recently? Your nose may help you decide... :-X

it was dired out really good before going into the bucket.. so i dont think it will smell

 

[kirru]

jt120reef;834860 wrote: cory whats up man its gilley.. hows that tank of yours going?

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it was dired out really good before going into the bucket.. so i dont think it will smell

Tank is good. got pics on facebook and just updated with a couple pics in build thread Chris just dropped off the sump he built for me today and now i need some filter socks and plumb it all in

I'd say rinse the sand and reuse it with no issue.

 

[rdnelson]

Barbara;834913 wrote: I've re-used sand more times than I can count. Just fill a 5G bucket about 1/2 way up, stick a garden hose in it and rinse it 'til it comes clean (requires stirring, dumping, repreating). Then either let it dry, or put it in a tank and let the tank run for a while to clear out the chlorine from the hose water and you'll be fine.

Now there is a sight for sore eyes. Welcome back Barb. .

 

[kirru]

rdnelson99;834934 wrote: Now there is a sight for sore eyes. Welcome back Barb. .

Dang, and all I get is your room is dirty and make your bed lol



Hi Barbara!! Long time so see and chat.

 

[rdnelson]

Kirru;835007 wrote: Dang, and all I get is your room is dirty and make your bed lol



Hi Barbara!! Long time so see and chat.

LOL. Sorry, it is the dad in me. .

 

[kirru]

haha well you should see how bad it is now after swapping to the new larger sump... its a train wreck lol