I have (3) 5-gallon buckets filled with 2+ year old sand from a previous 150-gallon tank. I would like to know if I can use it for a new refugium that I just put online?
I have a couple of bags of new sand in the basement that I could easily use as well, but did not know the viable use of the sand I have hanging around in my 5-gallon buckets?
If you do recommend using the new sand should I rinse it or simply/carefully install in the refugium as is? I have heard that rinsing it with tap water causes nitrates and phosphates to leach out, or something like that???
Any help would be greatly appreciate. Trying to stock my new refugium and I am excited to get it up and going. Been water tested now for over I week and flow is great and no leaks.
Thank you and I look froward to all replies.
I have a couple of bags of new sand in the basement that I could easily use as well, but did not know the viable use of the sand I have hanging around in my 5-gallon buckets?
If you do recommend using the new sand should I rinse it or simply/carefully install in the refugium as is? I have heard that rinsing it with tap water causes nitrates and phosphates to leach out, or something like that???
Any help would be greatly appreciate. Trying to stock my new refugium and I am excited to get it up and going. Been water tested now for over I week and flow is great and no leaks.
Thank you and I look froward to all replies.