moved sand and my SPS

[adw]

I'm in the middle of a tank move and had to remove my sandbed to move the tank. It was about 3" deep and was in place for about a year and a half. Can I use my old sand in the tank or do I need to replace it? My fear is that because it was stirred up it will release toxins into the tank that will be bad for my SPS once I add them back.

[Wiskey]

I would always replace the sand just to be safe.

Whiskey

[jjjimmy]

I agree. Save a cup or two to re-seed the new bed.

[jakano]

i wouldnt throw it out just wash it really good. i have done this several times with no problems.

[itz frank]

If it isn't going to cost an arm and a leg you should probably replace it and seed it with like 10 cups or so of the old sand. This will give the tank a fresh new look.

[JAANDGC]

Agree with the washing. Mind you I have a 240 gal so it would take at least 15 bags at 20 dollars a pop to replace. I have washed mine several times with no problems. It is a real pain in the butt though.
JMO

[clkwrk]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7910782#post7910782 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JAANDGC
Agree with the washing. Mind you I have a 240 gal so it would take at least 15 bags at 20 dollars a pop to replace. I have washed mine several times with no problems. It is a real pain in the butt though.
JMO

In addition I think one should let the sand sit in fresh saltwater mix for a week then changed out and done again . This may help get leaching compounds out like po4 or other things.

Just a thought

[adw]

Thanks for all the replys. I'm going to wash it.