Live Sand or Live rock

The dry pukani is really nice rock. Put it in a rubbermaid or brute can with saltwater heater and powerhead. Let it cycle and then check for phosphates. If it has high phosphates you have several options to treat it (water changes, GFO, lanthanum chloride and a skimmer). If you want to boost the life you can get a small amount of gulf rock that is shipped in water.

As far as sand, like others have said, I doubt much life is left in those bags of live sand. Use dry, rinse it well. You can add a handful of sand from someones tank for critters.
 
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