Wash sand even though?

[btb72]

Do you guys wash the Carib sea special grade Agra-live sand even though it says to not do it on the bag?

 

[Xxero]

No! If there is any remaining life within the sand, you are paying extra for that. So to rinse it all away would not be a good thing, IMO.

If placed gently, the CaribSea Live Sand doesn't cloud too much. And if it does, I have found that it clears pretty quickly. GL! :bigeyes:

 

[Saltwaterw]

You're gonna get some cloudy water even when you rinse well.
Much less, but still it will take a couple of days to clear either way IMO

You paid extra for something in there supposedly, so you might as well not wash it away.

 

[A1t2o]

I would add the sand first then use a colander to add the water, or add the sand very slowly with a cup or the funnel and PVC method if there is already water in the tank.

 

[ca1ore]

If you're going to pay a premium for live sand, then why wash away even the dubious benefits.

 

[JMorris271]

I washed my 100 lbs of Carib live sand and got milk out of the first rinse. Did it help my water clarity,I don't know. I was just following advice I got here.

 

[HefeWeizen]

Just add it without rinsing. The water will clear up in 24-48 hours.

 

[thegrun]

I would wash it in saltwater or your tank will likely be cloudy for several days. Just one more reason to buy dry sand.