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brianr24
04/09/2019, 06:53 PM
I’m wondering if I can use the rest of this live sand in another tank? It’s been opened about two or three weeks. I’m not worried about it still being “live” ( I really don’t believe it’s ever really live) but I’m worried about it sitting stagnate . And me using it may cause more damage than good. Thx in advance for info.

mcgyvr
04/09/2019, 07:13 PM
Totally fine to use...

reefling
04/09/2019, 09:53 PM
Just do it.

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scattered
04/10/2019, 01:23 AM
It is just sand, use it and test like normal.


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brianr24
04/10/2019, 06:30 AM
Thx guys
I was just double checking

reefling
04/10/2019, 07:41 AM
If it smells like rotten eggs, you might want to stir it up and aerate it in a bucket. Do not inhale. I doubt 2 weeks is enough to worry about.

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speedo2wet
04/10/2019, 06:22 PM
Just sand, dump it in and go. I’d only be worried if your using Beach sand, then I’d say wash it a few times first- from experience.


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dkeller_nc
04/10/2019, 09:07 PM
Personally, I'd rinse the snot out of it with a hose. The tiny amount of bacteria, if it ever had any, isn't worth the silt-storm of putting the bag in as-is.

Nrdau
04/12/2019, 01:32 PM
I second rinsing it very well before use