Live Rock/Sand for freshwater aquariums

[thatrascal]

I am planning on taking down my saltwater tank. I wanted to reuse my live rock and sand for a freshwater tank... is this a good idea or should I just try to sell them?

 

[musty baby]

If it's quality live rock I wouldn't think twice about getting it to someone that can actually benefit from it and picking up some cheaper stuff for the freshwater tank.

 

[CathyGo]

The live rock and sand will also give you ph issues with most freshwater fish. It will make your water way too hard.

 

[wtac]

It will be perfect for African Rift Lake cichlids. That's the only group of fish that prefer the water parameters that LR and LS will create.

 

[pixburg-reefer]

I agree with CathyGo...your pH would probably stay too high...the sand would probably just cause water quality issues....