T Toxiq reef New member Sep 26, 2011 #1 tank has been empty 3 weeks, minus half water and substrate, found another use for the tank. Reuse substrate or start it over?
tank has been empty 3 weeks, minus half water and substrate, found another use for the tank. Reuse substrate or start it over?
Sugar Magnolia Mother of Dachshunds Staff member RC Mod Sep 27, 2011 #3 Depends, how long was the tank set up prior to you leaving it half empty for three weeks?
DustinB New member Sep 27, 2011 #4 3 weeks of water with no flow is never good for anything. You can reuse the substrate just fine, but rinse thoroughly first.
3 weeks of water with no flow is never good for anything. You can reuse the substrate just fine, but rinse thoroughly first.
Chris27 New member Sep 27, 2011 #5 Rinse in with tapwater, and let it dry in the sun on a tarp, it'll be good for your next project.